By my reckoning, it takes around twenty-three minutes before our intrepid explorers C. Aubrey Smith ("Parker") and his on-screen daughter "Jane" (Maureen O'Sullivan) hear the jungle call of vine-swinging Johnny Weissmuller and the pace of this treasure hunt really starts to get going. Our travellers, alongside Neil Hamilton ("Holt") are in search of the legendary elephant's graveyard - riches beyond the dreams of…
Mothered by an ape—he knew only the law of the jungle—to seize what he wanted!
James Parker and Harry Holt are on an expedition in Africa in search of the elephant burial grounds that will provide enough ivory to make them rich. Parker's beautiful daughter Jane arrives unexpectedly to join them. Jane is terrified when Tarzan and his ape friends abduct her, but when she returns to her father's expedition she has second thoughts about leaving Tarzan.
Top Cast
Johnny Weissmüller
Tarzan
Maureen O'Sullivan
Jane Parker
Neil Hamilton
Harry Holt
C. Aubrey Smith
James Parker
Doris Lloyd
Mrs. Cutten
Forrester Harvey
Beamish
Ray Corrigan
Ape (uncredited)
Ivory Williams
Riano
Johnny Eck
Bird Creature (uncredited)
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What is Tarzan the Ape Man about?
James Parker and Harry Holt are on an expedition in Africa in search of the elephant burial grounds that will provide enough ivory to make them rich. Parker's beautiful daughter Jane arrives unexpectedly to join them. Jane is terrified when Tarzan and his ape friends abduct her,…
When was Tarzan the Ape Man released?
Tarzan the Ape Man was released in 1932.
What genres does Tarzan the Ape Man belong to?
Tarzan the Ape Man is categorised as Adventure.
Who stars in Tarzan the Ape Man?
The cast of Tarzan the Ape Man includes Johnny Weissmüller, Maureen O'Sullivan, Neil Hamilton, C. Aubrey Smith, Doris Lloyd.