Tarzan Escapes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tarzan Escapes |
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| Directed by | Richard Thorpe John Farrow (uncredited) James C. McKay (uncredited) George B. Seitz William A. Wellman |
| Written by | Cyril Hume |
| Starring | Johnny Weissmuller Maureen O'Sullivan John Buckler |
| Distributed by | MGM |
| Release date(s) | November 6, 1936 |
| Running time | 89 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Tarzan Escapes is an exciting adventure movie from 1936. It's all about Tarzan, the famous character who lives in the jungle! This film brings to life the amazing characters and ideas created by writer Edgar Rice Burroughs. It's the third movie in a series of six Tarzan films made by MGM. In this movie, Johnny Weissmuller plays Tarzan, and Maureen O'Sullivan plays Jane.
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The Story of Tarzan Escapes
In Tarzan Escapes, a hunter named Captain Fry, played by John Buckler, tries to capture Tarzan. Captain Fry wants to take Tarzan back to civilization to put him on display for everyone to see.
Tarzan's Capture and Escape
Captain Fry makes a deal with a local tribe to help him. They agree to give him food, canoes, and protection for his journey out of the jungle. However, things don't go as planned for Captain Fry. The tribe ends up capturing Tarzan while he is in his cage.
But Tarzan is clever and strong! With the help of his animal friends, especially the elephants and his chimpanzee companion, Cheeta, Tarzan manages to escape from his cage.
The Jungle's Dangers
During the adventure, Captain Fry faces a dangerous part of the jungle. He falls into a quicksand bog and sadly dies. After all the excitement, Tarzan and Jane are finally reunited. They return to their special home, a treehouse high up in the jungle trees.
Related movies
- Tarzan and His Mate, the movie that came before this one
- Tarzan Finds a Son!, the movie that came after this one
Images for kids
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See also
In Spanish: La fuga de Tarzán para niños
