Tarzan's New York Adventure
“You never saw anything like it!”
Synopsis
Circus owner Buck Rand kidnaps Boy to perform in his show. He forces a pilot to fly him, Boy and his animal trainer out of the jungle. Tarzan and Jane follow them to New York.
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Tarzan's New York Adventure Official Trailer #1 - Virginia Grey Movie (1942) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05
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Johnny Weissmüller
Tarzan
Maureen O'Sullivan
Jane
Johnny Sheffield
Boy
Virginia Grey
Connie Beach
Charles Bickford
Buck Rand
Paul Kelly
Jimmie Shields
Chill Wills
Manchester Montford
Cy Kendall
Col. Ralph Sergeant
Russell Hicks
Judge Abbotson
Howard Hickman
Tarzan's Lawyer Blake Norton
Charles Lane
Sargent's Lawyer Gould Beaton
Miles Mander
Portmaster
William Forrest
Inspector at Airport (uncredited)
Willie Fung
Sun Lee, the Chinese Tailor (uncredited)
Eddie Kane
Eddie, the Headwaiter (uncredited)
Mantan Moreland
Sam, the Nightclub Janitor (uncredited)
William Tannen
Mike, an Airport Clerk (uncredited)
Eddy Chandler
Bailiff (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Thorpe
- Screenplay & Story
- Myles Connolly, William R. Lipman
- Original Score
- David Snell
- Original Title
- Tarzan's New York Adventure
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Thorpe
Myles Connolly, William R. Lipman, Edgar Rice Burroughs
David Snell
Sidney Wagner
Gene Ruggiero
Frederick Stephani
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Thorpe
Director
Myles Connolly
Screenplay
William R. Lipman
Screenplay
David Snell
Original Music Composer
Frederick Stephani
Producer
Sidney Wagner
Director of Photography
Gene Ruggiero
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tarzan's New York Adventure
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What is Tarzan's New York Adventure about?
Circus owner Buck Rand kidnaps Boy to perform in his show. He forces a pilot to fly him, Boy and his animal trainer out of the jungle. Tarzan and Jane follow them to New York.
Who directed Tarzan's New York Adventure?
Tarzan's New York Adventure was directed by Richard Thorpe.
Who stars in Tarzan's New York Adventure?
The principal cast of Tarzan's New York Adventure includes Johnny Weissmüller, Maureen O'Sullivan, Johnny Sheffield, Virginia Grey, Charles Bickford.
When was Tarzan's New York Adventure released and how long is it?
Tarzan's New York Adventure was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Tarzan's New York Adventure?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tarzan's New York Adventure was composed by David Snell.
Is Tarzan's New York Adventure based on a book or true story?
Tarzan's New York Adventure is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Edgar Rice Burroughs".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tarzan's New York Adventure?
Tarzan's New York Adventure holds official age classifications: FR: TP.