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5.8 / 10(5 votes)IMDbNR19204h 8mUnited States of America

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!

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

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

Director

Harry Revier, Arthur J. Flaven

Screenplay & Story

Edgar Rice Burroughs

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel: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.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Son of Tarzan.

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Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Son of Tarzan.

Public Domain

Movies in the public domain in the United States. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_in_the_public_domain_in_the_United_States archive.org

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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.).