Live Action Tarzan Movies (GENUINE)

Here’s a comprehensive guide to live-action Tarzan movies, from the silent era to modern blockbusters.

1. Tarzan of the Apes (1918) Starring: Elmo Lincoln Notable as: The first Tarzan film. Silent, black-and-white, relatively faithful to Edgar Rice Burroughs’ novel. Lincoln became the first live-action Lord of the Jungle.

2. The Romance of Tarzan (1918) Starring: Elmo Lincoln A sequel released the same year as the first film. Mostly lost, but fragments exist. Continues Tarzan & Jane’s story.

3. Tarzan the Mighty (1928) Starring: Frank Merrill A 15-chapter serial. Tarzan battles a villain trying to kidnap Jane. Merrill was a physical actor who did his own stunts. live action tarzan movies

4. Tarzan the Tiger (1929) Starring: Frank Merrill Another serial, partially silent and partially with sound effects. Tarzan searches for treasure in lost city Opar.

5. Tarzan the Fearless (1933) Starring: Buster Crabbe (Olympic swimmer) A 12-chapter serial, later cut into a feature. Introduced “Tarzan’s” famous yell (looped by another actor). Crabbe brought athleticism.

6. Tarzan and His Mate (1934) Starring: Johnny Weissmuller, Maureen O’Sullivan Weissmuller’s second Tarzan film. Known for its pre-Code racy underwater ballet scene. Considered by many the best of the Weissmuller series. Here’s a comprehensive guide to live-action Tarzan movies,

7. Tarzan Escapes (1936) Starring: Johnny Weissmuller Jane’s relatives try to bring her back to England. More adventure in the jungle.

8. Tarzan Finds a Son! (1939) Starring: Johnny Weissmuller Introduces Boy (adopted orphan). First time Tarzan says “Me Tarzan, you Jane” in the films (parodied endlessly).

9. Tarzan’s Secret Treasure (1941) Starring: Johnny Weissmuller Gold found on Tarzan’s land brings greedy outsiders. The Romance of Tarzan (1918) Starring: Elmo Lincoln

10. Tarzan’s New York Adventure (1942) Starring: Johnny Weissmuller Tarzan & Jane go to NYC to rescue Boy from a circus. Last Weissmuller MGM Tarzan.

11. Tarzan Triumphs (1943) Starring: Johnny Weissmuller (RKO) First Tarzan film without Jane (Maureen O’Sullivan refused role). Tarzan fights Nazis (!) in the jungle.