

The Son of Tarzan
Synopsis
Tarzan's son Jack is kidnapped from England by his old enemy Paulovich. Jack escapes into the African jungle where he meets Meriem, a European girl held captive. Freeing her, he falls in love but she's sought by Paulovich. Then Tarzan arrives with Jane to save the day!
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Karla Schramm
Lady Greystoke / Jane
Gordon Griffith
Jack
Mae Giraci
Meriem
Kamuela C. Searle
Korak, Son of Tarzan grown up
P. Dempsey Tabler
Lord Greystoke / Tarzan
Nita Martan
Meriem as a young woman
Eugene Burr
Ivan Paulovich
Frank Morrell
Sheik Amor Ben Khatour
Saville De Sacia
Frank Earle
Kathleen May
Lucille Rubey
Charles G. Clarke
Arab Slave Trader
Ray Thompson
Malbihn
Jean Temple
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Revier, Arthur J. Flaven
- Screenplay & Story
- Edgar Rice Burroughs
- Original Title
- The Son of Tarzan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4h 8m
- Production Studios
- National Film Corporation of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Revier, Arthur J. Flaven
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Revier
Director
Arthur J. Flaven
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Public Domain
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Son of Tarzan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Son of Tarzan about?
Tarzan's son Jack is kidnapped from England by his old enemy Paulovich. Jack escapes into the African jungle where he meets Meriem, a European girl held captive. Freeing her, he falls in love but she's sought by Paulovich. Then Tarzan arrives with Jane to save the day!
Who directed The Son of Tarzan?
The Son of Tarzan was directed by Harry Revier, Arthur J. Flaven.
Who stars in The Son of Tarzan?
The principal cast of The Son of Tarzan includes Karla Schramm, Gordon Griffith, Mae Giraci, Kamuela C. Searle, P. Dempsey Tabler.
When was The Son of Tarzan released and how long is it?
The Son of Tarzan was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 4h 8m.
Is The Son of Tarzan based on a book or true story?
The Son of Tarzan is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edgar Rice Burroughs".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Son of Tarzan?
The Son of Tarzan holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).




















