Tarzan Escapes(1936)
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Overview
White hunter Captain Fry tries to take Tarzan back to civilization, caged for public display. He arrives in the jungle with Jane's cousins, Eric and Rita, who want Jane's help in claiming a fortune left her.
Director
Richard Thorpe
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast
Johnny Weissmüller
as Tarzan
Maureen O'Sullivan
as Jane
John Buckler
as Captain Fry
Benita Hume
as Rita Parker
William Henry
as Eric Parker
Herbert Mundin
as Rawlins
E. E. Clive
as Masters
Darby Jones
as Bomba
Everett Brown
as Hostile Native Chief
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1936
Runtime
1h 29m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tarzan Escapes?▼
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What is Tarzan Escapes about?▼
White hunter Captain Fry tries to take Tarzan back to civilization, caged for public display. He arrives in the jungle with Jane's cousins, Eric and Rita, who want Jane's help in claiming a fortune left her.
Who directed Tarzan Escapes?▼
Tarzan Escapes was directed by Richard Thorpe and released in 1936. It is a action, adventure film.
How long is Tarzan Escapes?▼
Tarzan Escapes has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
Who stars in Tarzan Escapes?▼
The cast of Tarzan Escapes includes Johnny Weissmüller as Tarzan, Maureen O'Sullivan as Jane, John Buckler as Captain Fry, Benita Hume as Rita Parker, William Henry as Eric Parker and more.
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