Tarzan's Revenge
Tarzan's Revenge

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Tarzan's Revenge

1938
Movie
70 min
English

Eleanor and her parents are hunting big game, acompanied by her wimpish fiance.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: D. Ross LedermanGenres: Action, Adventure, Family

Plot Summary

This installment of the Tarzan film series sees the ape-man venturing into the civilized world to rescue a kidnapped heiress. Tarzan must use his jungle skills to outwit a villainous doctor and his henchmen who have taken the woman for ransom. The adventure unfolds as Tarzan navigates the complexities of human society while protecting the innocent.

Critical Reception

While specific critical reviews from 1938 are scarce, 'Tarzan's Revenge' was generally seen as a serviceable entry in the popular series, appealing to its dedicated fanbase with familiar jungle action and the iconic Tarzan character. It was a typical B-movie production of its era, focusing on adventure rather than deep thematic exploration.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its adventure elements and Tarzan's familiar portrayal.

  • Seen as a standard, if somewhat formulaic, jungle adventure film.

  • Appreciated by fans of the Tarzan character and serials.

Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for this film is not readily available due to its age.

Fun Fact

The actor playing Tarzan, Herman Brix, was an Olympic shot putter and later changed his screen name to John Jordan to avoid confusion with another actor.

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Sadly there is no getting away from a comparison with the much better Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O"Hara versions of Edgar Rice Burroughs' "Tarzan" stories - and the suitably chiselled former decathlete Glenn Morris is only marginally mo...