🌴 Tarzan's Revenge (1938): A Vintage Adventure Classic From Hollywood’s Golden Age
Welcome to a thrilling journey into the jungle with Tarzan's Revenge (1938) – a captivating tale of danger, romance, and survival in the heart of the wild. Directed by D. Ross Lederman and starring Olympic athlete Glenn Morris as Tarzan, this film captures the untamed spirit of the jungle and the enduring charm of one of cinema’s most iconic characters.
This film is a stand-alone installment in the Tarzan film legacy, best known for offering a unique portrayal of the ape man and introducing audiences to a new leading lady, Eleanor Reed, played by Eleanor Holm, another real-life Olympian. Shot in the lush tradition of early adventure films, Tarzan's Revenge brings you all the nostalgia and excitement of 1930s Hollywood in glorious black and white.
📖 Plot Summary
🌿 Setting the Scene
The story begins in colonial Africa, where a wealthy American family – the Reeds – is traveling on a safari. Headed by Roger Reed, a collector of exotic animals, the family is accompanied by his beautiful daughter, Eleanor Reed. Eleanor is engaged to Nevin Potter, a prim and proper man with no appreciation for the wild.
🐘 A Dangerous Encounter
As the safari progresses, Eleanor finds herself increasingly enchanted by the natural world around her. But danger lurks. A ruthless native chieftain, Ben Alleu Bey, takes an interest in Eleanor and plans to abduct her for his harem. His plan sets off a chain of events that brings her face to face with the mysterious, vine-swinging guardian of the jungle – Tarzan.
🦍 Enter Tarzan
Tarzan, played with silent strength by Glenn Morris, rescues Eleanor from the clutches of the villainous Bey and offers her protection. Their chemistry develops quickly as Eleanor realizes how mismatched she is with her fiancé and how drawn she is to the wild, free life Tarzan represents.
🔥 Clash of Civilizations
Nevin and the other safari members clash with Tarzan, viewing him as a threat or an animal, but Eleanor’s heart is already decided. A final confrontation with Ben Alleu Bey and his men sees Tarzan emerge as the hero, defeating the villain and ensuring Eleanor’s safety.
🌅 A Bittersweet Goodbye
As the film concludes, Eleanor makes the difficult decision to return to civilization, though her bond with Tarzan is unbroken. The jungle has changed her forever, and so has the king who rules it.
Welcome to a thrilling journey into the jungle with Tarzan's Revenge (1938) – a captivating tale of danger, romance, and survival in the heart of the wild. Directed by D. Ross Lederman and starring Olympic athlete Glenn Morris as Tarzan, this film captures the untamed spirit of the jungle and the enduring charm of one of cinema’s most iconic characters.
This film is a stand-alone installment in the Tarzan film legacy, best known for offering a unique portrayal of the ape man and introducing audiences to a new leading lady, Eleanor Reed, played by Eleanor Holm, another real-life Olympian. Shot in the lush tradition of early adventure films, Tarzan's Revenge brings you all the nostalgia and excitement of 1930s Hollywood in glorious black and white.
📖 Plot Summary
🌿 Setting the Scene
The story begins in colonial Africa, where a wealthy American family – the Reeds – is traveling on a safari. Headed by Roger Reed, a collector of exotic animals, the family is accompanied by his beautiful daughter, Eleanor Reed. Eleanor is engaged to Nevin Potter, a prim and proper man with no appreciation for the wild.
🐘 A Dangerous Encounter
As the safari progresses, Eleanor finds herself increasingly enchanted by the natural world around her. But danger lurks. A ruthless native chieftain, Ben Alleu Bey, takes an interest in Eleanor and plans to abduct her for his harem. His plan sets off a chain of events that brings her face to face with the mysterious, vine-swinging guardian of the jungle – Tarzan.
🦍 Enter Tarzan
Tarzan, played with silent strength by Glenn Morris, rescues Eleanor from the clutches of the villainous Bey and offers her protection. Their chemistry develops quickly as Eleanor realizes how mismatched she is with her fiancé and how drawn she is to the wild, free life Tarzan represents.
🔥 Clash of Civilizations
Nevin and the other safari members clash with Tarzan, viewing him as a threat or an animal, but Eleanor’s heart is already decided. A final confrontation with Ben Alleu Bey and his men sees Tarzan emerge as the hero, defeating the villain and ensuring Eleanor’s safety.
🌅 A Bittersweet Goodbye
As the film concludes, Eleanor makes the difficult decision to return to civilization, though her bond with Tarzan is unbroken. The jungle has changed her forever, and so has the king who rules it.
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