Tarzan of the Apes
"Tarzan did not know why he caressed her... He had never seen a white woman before!"
Originally released in 1918. Tarzan of the Apes is a action/adventure film. directed by Scott Sidney. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Elmo Lincoln, Enid Markey, and Gordon Griffith
Synopsis
A female ape takes to mothering the orphaned boy (Tarzan) and raises him over the course of many years until a rescue mission is finally launched and the search party combs the jungle for the long-time missing Lord Greystoke. But then, one of the search members, Jane Porter, gets separated from the group and comes face to face with fearsome wild animals. Tarzan saves her from harm just in the knick of time and love begins to blossom.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 27, 1918
108 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (24 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Elmo Lincoln
as Tarzan
Enid Markey
as Jane Porter
Gordon Griffith
as Young Tarzan
True Boardman
as John Clayton - Lord Greystoke
Kathleen Kirkham
as Alice Clayton - Lady Greystoke
George B. French
as Binns - a Sailor
Colin Kenny
as Greystoke's Nephew
Thomas Jefferson
as Prof. Porter
Bessie Toner
as Bar Maid
Jack Wilson
as Captain of the Fuwalda
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- National Film Corporation of America
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tarzan of the Apes about?
A female ape takes to mothering the orphaned boy (Tarzan) and raises him over the course of many years until a rescue mission is finally launched and the search party combs the jungle for the long-...
Who directed Tarzan of the Apes?
Tarzan of the Apes was directed by Scott Sidney.
How long is Tarzan of the Apes?
Tarzan of the Apes has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Tarzan of the Apes released?
Tarzan of the Apes was released on January 27, 1918 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tarzan of the Apes?
The main cast of Tarzan of the Apes includes Elmo Lincoln, Enid Markey, Gordon Griffith, True Boardman, Kathleen Kirkham.