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Tarzan retells the story of a trip to Guatemala in which the ape-man had gone to aid a friend in searching for a very valuable totem pole called the Green Goddess. Second of two feature versions of the 1935 serial film "The New Adventures Of Tarzan", culled from the serial's last 10 episodes.
A group of explorers journeys into the African jungle in search of a legendary emerald idol, said to be guarded by the lost city of Opar. They encounter Tarzan, who must protect the local people from the greedy intentions of the expedition and the mysterious Green Goddess.
As an early Tarzan film, 'Tarzan and the Green Goddess' is often viewed as a relic of its time, appreciated more for its historical significance and adventurous spirit than for its cinematic sophistication. Its straightforward plot and early special effects are typical of adventure serials from the era.
Enjoyable for its classic jungle adventure themes.
Simple plot and acting are characteristic of its era.
Features early special effects that are interesting from a historical perspective.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this early film is not widely available.
This film was originally released in two serial installments, with a combined version later released as a feature film.
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This is a condensed version of the 1935 series that has not been so badly hacked in the edit as many similar "adaptations". Lord Greystoke recounts the tale of his exploits as our eponymous hero in Guatemala where he helped in the quest for...