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Tarzan's New York Adventure (1942)

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Release Date: May 1, 1942 Wide

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This final "Tarzan" entry from the MGM assembly line is arguably one the least effective of the series, though it certainly has its adherents. It all begins when Boy (Johnny Sheffield), adopted son of Tarzan (Johnny Weissmuller) and Jane (Maureen O'Sullivan), is kidnapped from the jungle by crooked circus promoters Rand (Charles Bickford) and Shields (Paul Kelly) and spirted off to America. This requires Tarzan and his mate to adopt "civilized" clothes and head to New York City, with the

Unrated, 1 hr. 10 min.

Action & Adventure

Directed By: Richard Thorpe

Written By: William Lipman

In Theaters: May 1, 1942 Wide

Cast

Johnny Weissmuller
Tarzan
Maureen O'Sullivan
Jane
Johnny Sheffield
Boy
Virginia Grey
Connie Beach
Charles Bickford
Buck Rand
Paul Kelly
Jimmy Shields
Chill Wills
Montford Animal Trainer
Russell Hicks
Judge Abbotson
Howard Hickman
Blake Norton
Charles Lane
Gould Beaton
Miles Mander
Portmaster
Matthew Boulton
Portmaster
Hobart Cavanaugh
Cheta the Chimp
Itself
Cyrus W. Hickman
Blake Norton
Anne Jeffreys
Girl
Eddie Kane
Cy Kendall
Col. Ralph Sergeant
Milt Kibbee
Doorman
Elmo Lincoln
Roustabout
Mantan Moreland
Sam
Philip Morris
Bailiff
Harry Monty

Critic Reviews for Tarzan's New York Adventure

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Wild plot has the ape man swinging on the Brooklyn Bridge. (Insert Tarzan yell here.)

October 30, 2004 Comment

Steve Crum

Kansas City Kansan Source: Kansas City Kansan

The most enjoyable of the later Tarzan movies.

July 19, 2004 Comment

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

A good-natured romp that showcases Tarzan's selfless dedication to his family

July 19, 2004 Full Review Source: Film Freak Central

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Bill Chambers

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This was pushing the limits of fandom. The jungle of Manhattan is not even close to the real jungle.

March 13, 2011

John Yelverton

Tarzan's New York Adventure (1942) While this is probably at the same level as the previous three films, it's refreshing to see Tarzan in civilization. Even in civilization many of the Tarzan trademarks are still used and the ending is highly entertaining as well.

February 12, 2009

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