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Tarzan, the Ape Man

In a lush and vibrant setting, a free-spirited young woman from England finds herself drawn into a passionate and all-consuming relationship with a dominant and awe-inspiring leader of the jungle, who takes her as his own.

The 1934 movie has minimal connection to the original 1932 film, but it does incorporate lifted footage, including scenes of vine-swinging and a yell, both reminiscent of Weissmuller's Tarzan. The film also features tinted footage of elephants destroying a pygmy village, which was originally populated by real people, but in this version, the "pygmies" are actually children from Fairfax High School. The costumes used are leftovers from "King Solomon's Mines", allowing for the inclusion of more stock footage. Additionally, the crocodile fight scene is taken directly from "Tarzan and his Mate".

Info about Tarzan, the Ape Man

Studio(s): Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Originally Released: United States, Oct 01, 1959

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $3,727,800.00

Genres:Action, Adventure, Romance