TITLE :  Tarzan The Apeman
YEAR OF RELEASE :  1932
CLASSIFICATION :  PG
DIRECTOR :  W.S. Van Dyke  

STARRING
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Johnny Weissmuller, Neil Hamilton, Maureen O'Sullivan, C. Aubrey Smith, Doris Lloyd, Forrester Harvey.

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"Tarzan The Apeman" is the original Tarzan classic starring Olympic swimming sensation Johnny Weissmuller. It was also the first Tarzan film to feature sound. Released by MGM in 1932 it was a movie milestone in its day, pleasing audiences worldwide & laying the foundations for our popular loincloth jungle hero. Today, it still stands alone as a very entertaining jungle adventure & possibly still the best in the popular long-running series of Tarzan films.

In this Tarzan adventure we see the beautiful Jane (Maureen O'Sullivan) & her father set out on an African expedition in search of the legendary elephant graveyard. During the expedition Tarzan abducts Jane & we hear for the first-time the immortal words spoken by the apeman, "Me Tarzan, You Jane". From this moment on, the tender romance between the wild jungle man & the educated Englishwoman begins to develop. In the exciting finale members of the expedition are captured by a band of vicious Pygmies. Tarzan is called to the rescue by his faithful companion Cheetah. During the rescue we witness the famous elephant stampede & Tarzan's fight to the death with a gorilla.

The film's success can be largely attributed to the outstanding chemistry between Weissmuller & O'Sullivan. Weissmuller has a likeable screen presence & moves through the film with style & grace, while O'Sullivan exudes innocent sex appeal & charm. The duo went on to star in five successful MGM sequels & Weissmuller starred without O'Sullivan, in another six adventures for RKO.

Tarzan is one of the most successful screen characters in cinema history. Weissmuller's famous jungle-cry, heard for the first-time in this film, has been imitated by audiences for decades. "Tarzan The Apeman" has just the right blend of action, romance & adventure, complemented with scenic locations & outstanding animal footage. Young viewers should not let the age of this film (1932) put them off watching it. "Tarzan The Apeman" is a cinematic classic worthy of your attention.
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Starring Johnny Weissmuller & Maureen O'Sullivan
TARZAN THE APEMAN


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The Tarzan Collection [DVD] DVD
Johnny Weissmuller swings as the jungle hero, and Maureen O'Sullivan is his true love, Jane, in six classic MGM Tarzan actioners. See how the pair first met in "Tarzan, The Ape Man" (1932); ivory hunters threaten their idyllic life in "Tarzan and His Mate" (1934); Tarzan must rescue Jane from poachers in "Tarzan Escapes" (1936); the tree-dwelling duo take in an orphan boy who they name...well, Boy, in "Tarzan Finds a Son!" (1939); gold seekers take Jane and Boy hostage in "Tarzan's Secret Treasure" (1941); and the ape man takes the Big Apple by storm in "Tarzan's New York Adventure" (1942). 8 3/4 hrs. Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital mono, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French; documentary; bonus shorts;

Tarzan And His Mate (Gift Set) [DVD](1934) DVD

Tarzan Escapes (Gift Set) [DVD](1936) DVD

Tarzan Finds A Son! (Gift Set) [DVD](1939) DVD

Tarzan's New York Adventure (Gift Set) [DVD](1942) DVD

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A Tale Of Egypt/Tarzan Of The Apes [DVD] DVD
Moses' quest to free his people from oppression in Egypt and lead them to the Promised Land is brought to life in this colorful cartoon adaptation filled with wonderful music. Then, the orphaned child who was raised in the African jungle by apes and would grow up to become master of his domain becomes an animated hero in a song-filled, feature-length adventure based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' novels. 96 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.

Greystoke: The Legend Of Tarzan, Lord Of The Apes [DVD](1984) DVD
Faithfully adapted from Burroughs' first Tarzan novel, this film from director Hugh Hudson ("Chariots of Fire") follows the adventures of the jungle lord as he is orphaned as an infant, grows up among the apes, and returns to England to reclaim his heritage. Christopher Lambert, Andie MacDowell, Ralph Richardson star. Includes footage not scene in American theaters; 137 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French; audio commentary; theatrical trailer.

Tarzan & Jane [DVD](2002) DVD
Return to Africa for all-new thrills, laughs and songs with this feature-length follow-up to the 1999 Disney hit "Tarzan." To mark the one-year anniversary of their meeting, Jane sets out with Terk the gorilla and Trantor the elephant to find a gift for Tarzan, and along the way looks back on their most exciting adventures together. 70 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital stereo; music video; games; more.

Tarzan And The Lost City [DVD](1998) DVD
Edgar Rice Burroughs' famed hero returns to the screen in this adventure saga which finds him in England, enjoying life as Lord Greystoke and about to marry Lady Jane Porter. When he learns that an explorer's quest for the fabled Lost City of Opar threatens his jungle domain, Tarzan slips back into the loincloth to help. Casper Van Dien and Jane March star. 84 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital Surround; scene access.

Tarzan The Fearless (1933)/Tarzan And The Trappers [DVD](1958) DVD
Olympic great Buster Crabbe dons the loincloth this time as the Lord of the Jungle, helping a young girl find her father, discovering a lost city and fighting treacherous Arabs. Adapted from the serial of the same title. title. Then, enforcing the jungle's code of justice, Tarzan (Gordon Scott) tries to impede the actions of greedy trappers capturing animals for zoos and save a noble chieftain ("Scatman" Crothers) along the way. Also stars Eve Brent. 149 min. NOTE: This Title Is Out Of Print; Limit One Per Customer.

Tarzan The Fearless (1933)/Tarzan's Revenge (1938) [DVD] DVD
This (vine) swinging double bill opens with Olympic great Buster Crabbe as "Tarzan the Fearless," helping a young girl find her father, discovering a lost city, and fighting treacherous Arabs. Jacqueline Wells, Eddie Woods co-star; adapted from the serial of the same name. Next, decathlon champ Glenn Morris takes over the reins as Tarzan, rescuing a young woman from the evil clutches of a demented ruler who plans to keep her captive in his hidden fortress, in "Tarzan's Revenge." With Eleanor Holm and C. Henry Gordon. 148 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English.

Tarzan's Revenge (1938)/Tarzan And The Trappers [DVD](1958) DVD
First, decathlon champ Glenn Morris takes over the reins as Tarzan, rescuing a young woman from the evil clutches of a demented ruler aiming to keep her for himself in his hidden fortress, in "Tarzan's Revenge." Co-stars Eleanor Holm and C. Henry Gordon. Then, enforcing the jungle's code of justice, Tarzan (Gordon Scott) tries to impede the actions of greedy trappers capturing animals for zoos and save a noble chieftain ("Scatman" Crothers) along the way in "Tarzan and the Trappers," with Eve Brent. 141 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English.

Tarzan, The Ape Man [DVD](1981) DVD
Bo Derek is the swinging-est Jane yet in this sexy version of the legend. Dry, wet or undressed, Bo will steal your heart and bulge your eyes. No wonder jungle king Miles O'Keeffe screams, "ah uhh-uhh ah-uh!" Richard Harris co-stars. 115 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French; theatrical trailer.

The New Adventures Of Tarzan [DVD](1935) DVD
Herman Brix, as Tarzan, joins an expedition to a lost Mayan city hidden in the Guatemalan jungle. Their goal: the "Green Goddess," a gem-encrusted idol that contains a secret formula for a powerful explosive. Ula Holt, Frank Baker co-star; produced by Edgar Rice Burroughs. 12 episodes; 228 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; scene access.

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