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Tarzan's Secret Treasure

Tarzan's Secret Treasure

Action · Adventure · 1941

A scientific expedition happens to discover that gold exists on Tarzan's escarpment. The villainous Medford and Vandermeer kidnap Jane and Boy to extort from Tarzan the location of the gold.

Movie details

Tarzan's Secret Treasure

“The Greatest Tarzan Is Back!”

1941 Action · Adventure 1h 21m

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TMDB

5.9 / 10

Community rating

A scientific expedition happens to discover that gold exists on Tarzan's escarpment. The villainous Medford and Vandermeer kidnap Jane and Boy to extort from Tarzan the location of the gold.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Richard Thorpe

Written by

Paul Gangelin · Myles Connolly

Johnny Weissmüller

Johnny Weissmüller

Tarzan

Maureen O'Sullivan

Maureen O'Sullivan

Jane

Johnny Sheffield

Johnny Sheffield

Boy

Reginald Owen

Reginald Owen

Professor Elliott

Barry Fitzgerald

Barry Fitzgerald

Dennis O'Doul

Tom Conway

Tom Conway

Medford

Philip Dorn

Philip Dorn

Vandermeer

Court is in session

Put Tarzan's Secret Treasure on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.