Tarzan's Secret Treasure facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tarzan's Secret Treasure |
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O'Sullivan and Weissmuller in the trailer
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| Directed by | Richard Thorpe |
| Produced by | B.P. Fineman |
| Screenplay by | Myles Connolly Paul Gangelin |
| Starring | Johnny Weissmuller Maureen O'Sullivan Johnny Sheffield |
| Music by | David Snell |
| Cinematography | Clyde De Vinna |
| Editing by | Gene Ruggiero |
| Studio | MGM |
| Distributed by | RKO |
| Release date(s) | December 1, 1941 |
| Running time | 81 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Tarzan's Secret Treasure is an exciting jungle adventure movie from 1941. It features the famous character Tarzan, who was created by Edgar Rice Burroughs. This film is the fifth in a series of six Tarzan movies made by MGM. It stars Johnny Weissmuller as Tarzan and Maureen O'Sullivan as Jane. Johnny Sheffield plays their adopted son, Boy.
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The Story of Tarzan's Secret Treasure
This movie takes you deep into the jungle for a thrilling adventure. Tarzan, Jane, and Boy live peacefully in their jungle home. But their quiet life is soon disturbed by outsiders.
A Dangerous Discovery
Two explorers, named Medford and Vandermeer, arrive in the jungle. They are looking for a lost tribe and a hidden treasure. They soon discover that there is a lot of gold in Tarzan's jungle. This gold is very valuable.
Jane and Boy in Danger
The greedy explorers want to find this gold. They believe Tarzan knows where it is hidden. To force Tarzan to help them, they decide to kidnap Jane and Boy. They hope this will make Tarzan lead them to the treasure.
Captured by Natives
As the story unfolds, everyone involved gets into trouble. Tarzan, Jane, Boy, and even the explorers are captured by a group of native people. These natives live deep in the jungle. They are protecting their land and its secrets.
Tarzan to the Rescue
It is up to Tarzan to save his family and everyone else. He uses his incredible strength and jungle skills. Tarzan must find a way to escape and protect the jungle's secrets. He faces many dangers to rescue Jane and Boy.
Meet the Main Characters
The movie features a few key characters that make the story exciting.
Tarzan
Played by Johnny Weissmuller, Tarzan is the hero of the jungle. He was raised by apes and understands animals. Tarzan is incredibly strong and brave. He always protects his family and his jungle home.
Jane
Played by Maureen O'Sullivan, Jane is Tarzan's partner. She is smart and caring. Jane often helps Tarzan understand the human world. She is also very brave when facing danger.
Boy
Played by Johnny Sheffield, Boy is Tarzan and Jane's adopted son. He is a curious and adventurous young boy. Boy often gets into tricky situations, which adds to the excitement.
The Stars of the Movie
The actors in Tarzan's Secret Treasure were very famous at the time.
Johnny Weissmuller
Johnny Weissmuller was a real-life Olympic swimmer. He won many gold medals before becoming an actor. His swimming skills made him perfect for the role of Tarzan. He was known for his famous Tarzan yell.
Maureen O'Sullivan
Maureen O'Sullivan was an Irish actress. She played Jane in six Tarzan movies. She was known for her beauty and her strong performances. She helped make Jane a popular character.
Johnny Sheffield
Johnny Sheffield started acting at a young age. He became very well-known for playing Boy. He appeared in many Tarzan films with Weissmuller and O'Sullivan.
Making the Film
Tarzan's Secret Treasure was made by a big Hollywood studio.
Director and Studio
The movie was directed by Richard Thorpe. He was a busy director who made many films. The film was produced by MGM, one of the biggest movie studios. MGM was known for making grand and exciting films.
Release and Reception
The movie was released on December 1, 1941. It was popular with audiences. People enjoyed the adventure and seeing their favorite jungle heroes. These movies helped make Tarzan a lasting character in film history.
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O'Sullivan and Weissmuller in the trailer
