Tarzan the Fearless facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tarzan the Fearless |
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Poster for chapter 12
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| Directed by | Robert F. Hill |
| Produced by | Sol Lesser |
| Written by | Basil Dickey George Plympton Walter Anthony based on the character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs |
| Starring | Buster Crabbe Jacqueline Wells E. Alyn Warren Mischa Auer |
| Distributed by | Principal Distributing Corporation |
| Release date(s) | August 11, 1933 |
| Running time | 71 mins. (feature), 12 chapters (serial) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Tarzan the Fearless is an exciting adventure from 1933. It was released as both a 71-minute movie and a longer 12-chapter movie serial. The famous character Tarzan is played by Buster Crabbe. This was the only time Crabbe played Tarzan on screen. The shorter movie version included the first four chapters of the serial. Both the movie and the serial came out on August 11, 1933.
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Meet the Main Characters
This film features several important characters. They help tell the story of Tarzan's jungle adventures.
Who Played Whom?
- Tarzan - Buster Crabbe
- Dr. Brooks, a smart scientist - E. Alyn Warren
- Mary Brooks, Dr. Brooks' daughter - Jacqueline Wells
- Eltar, a powerful priest - Mischa Auer
The Exciting Story of Tarzan
The story of Tarzan the Fearless is full of action. It begins with Tarzan saving an older scientist. This scientist is named Dr. Brooks.
Dr. Brooks' Rescue
Dr. Brooks was captured by followers of a jungle god. This god was known as Zar, the God of the Emerald Fingers. Meanwhile, Dr. Brooks' daughter, Mary, was also looking for him.
Searching for Mary
Tarzan then begins his own search for Mary. He wants to reunite her with her father. During his search, everyone gets caught. They are all taken by the people who follow Zar.
Facing the High Priest
The captured group is brought before Eltar. He is the high priest of Zar. Two bad guides who were with the group are dealt with. The rest of the group, including Tarzan, Mary, and Dr. Brooks, are set free. However, they are told they must never return to that place.
Staying with Tarzan
After their adventure, Mary and her father make a big decision. They choose to stay in the jungle with Tarzan. This means more adventures could be ahead for them.
