Tarzan the Ape Man (1932)

04/02/1932 (US) • 1h 40m

Action, Adventure

Mothered by an ape—he knew only the law of the jungle—to seize what he wanted!

Overview

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 Billed Cast

Neil Hamilton

Harry Holt

C. Aubrey Smith

James Parker

Doris Lloyd

Mrs. Cutten

Ray Corrigan

Ape (uncredited)

Johnny Eck

Bird Creature (uncredited)


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Part of the Tarzan (Johnny Weissmuller) Collection

Includes Tarzan and His Mate, Tarzan Escapes, Tarzan Finds a Son!

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$652,675.00

Revenue

-

Keywords

based on novel or book

africa

expedition

hippopotamus

tarzan

jungle

pre-code

chimpanzee

ape man

stampede

elephant stampede

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