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Tarzan the Ape Man (1932)
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2 April 1932 (USA)
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A Glorious New Thrill! more
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A trader and his daughter set off in search of the fabled graveyard of the elephants in deepest Africa, only to encounter a wild man raised by apes. full summary | add synopsis
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A great film, often eclipsed by its sequel.
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Cast
(Complete credited cast) | Neil Hamilton | ... | Harry Holt |
 | Maureen O'Sullivan | ... | Jane Parker |
| C. Aubrey Smith | ... | James Parker |
| Doris Lloyd | ... | Mrs. Cutten |
| Forrester Harvey | ... | Beamish |
| Ivory Williams | ... | Riano |
 | Johnny Weissmuller | ... | Tarzan |
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Also Known As:
Tarzan, the Ape Man (USA) (review title)
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100 min
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Mono (Western Electric Sound System)
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This film used considerable stock footage from Trader Horn (1931) also directed by W.S. Van Dyke, resulting in some very obvious back-projection effects, particularly toward the beginning of the picture.
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Continuity: After the safari people cross the river, the hippopotamuses follow them. Then Parker and Harry appear either with the guns lowered or with them pointed to the hippopotamuses.
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Quotes:
Jane Parker:
Thank you for protecting me.
Tarzan: Me?
Jane Parker: I said, thank you for protecting me.
Tarzan: [points at Jane] Me?
Jane Parker: No. I'm only "Me" for me.
Tarzan: [points at Jane] Me.
Jane Parker: No. To you, I'm "You."
Tarzan: [points at himself] You.
Jane Parker: No...
[Thinks for a second]
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Tarzan: Me?
Jane Parker: I said, thank you for protecting me.
Tarzan: [points at Jane] Me?
Jane Parker: No. I'm only "Me" for me.
Tarzan: [points at Jane] Me.
Jane Parker: No. To you, I'm "You."
Tarzan: [points at himself] You.
Jane Parker: No...
[Thinks for a second]
[...]
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Referenced in My Favorite Brunette (1947)
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Soundtrack:
Voo-Doo Dance
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Where was the safari going?What is Tarzan's backstory? How did he come to live in the jungle?
Is "Tarzan" based on a book?
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Of course, Tarzan and His Mate is by far the best film in the wonderful 1930s MGM series. But you shouldn't therefore overlook its forerunner, Tarzan the Ape Man. This is also a great movie and has some fantastic moments. In particular, get a load of the lighting and the way in which the jungle's well-defined shadows are cast across Tarzan's (equally well-defined!) torso. Also worth watching, of course, to discover what Tarzan really says, as he certainly DOESN'T ever say 'Me Tarzan, You Jane'. While Tarzan and His Mate is often cited for its sexy content, this movie is also pretty hot in places; a beautiful pre-code film, which is a must for any Tarzan fan to see.