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Tarzan the Ape Man (1932)
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Tarzan the Ape Man (1932)

Action, Adventure • 1h 40m

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.

Director: W.S. Van Dyke

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Length

100 mins

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Movie

Alternative Titles

Tarzan the Ape Man

Last Updated

9 months ago

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Length
100 mins
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Tarzan the Ape Man
Last Updated
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