Tarzan, the Ape Man 1932

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Tarzan, the Ape Man ★★★ 1932

The definitive Tarzan movie; the first Tarzan talkie; the original of the long series starring Weissmuller. Dubiously faithful to the Edgar Rice Burroughs story, but recent attempts to remake, update or improve it (notably the pretentious 1984 Greystoke) have failed to near the original's entertainment value or even its technical quality. O'Sullivan as Jane and Weissmuller bring style and wit to their classic roles. 99m/B VHS, DVD . Johnny Weissmuller, Maureen O'Sullivan, Neil Hamilton; D: Woodbridge S. Van Dyke; C: Clyde De Vinna.