Tarzan's Desert Mystery
“CHEER as Boy and Cheetah outwit Tarzan's captors!”
Synopsis
A letter from Jane, who is nursing British troops, asks Tarzan's help in obtaining a malaria serum extractable from jungle plants. Tarzan and Boy set out across the desert looking for the plants. Along the way they befriend a stranded American lady magician.
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Trailer - Tarzan's Desert Mystery (1943)
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-03-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 26, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wilhelm Thiele
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward T. Lowe Jr., Edgar Rice Burroughs, Carroll Young
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Tarzan's Desert Mystery
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Sol Lesser Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wilhelm Thiele
Edward T. Lowe Jr., Edgar Rice Burroughs, Carroll Young
Paul Sawtell
Harry J. Wild, Russell Harlan
Ray H. Lockert
Sol Lesser
Department Leadership Roster
Wilhelm Thiele
Director
Edward T. Lowe Jr.
Writer
Harry J. Wild
Director of Photography
Ray H. Lockert
Editor
Sol Lesser
Producer
Russell Harlan
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tarzan's Desert Mystery
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What is Tarzan's Desert Mystery about?
A letter from Jane, who is nursing British troops, asks Tarzan's help in obtaining a malaria serum extractable from jungle plants. Tarzan and Boy set out across the desert looking for the plants. Along the way they befriend a stranded American lady magician.
Who directed Tarzan's Desert Mystery?
Tarzan's Desert Mystery was directed by Wilhelm Thiele.
Who stars in Tarzan's Desert Mystery?
The principal cast of Tarzan's Desert Mystery includes Johnny Weissmüller, Nancy Kelly, Johnny Sheffield, Otto Kruger, Joe Sawyer.
When was Tarzan's Desert Mystery released and how long is it?
Tarzan's Desert Mystery was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Tarzan's Desert Mystery?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tarzan's Desert Mystery was composed by Paul Sawtell.
Is Tarzan's Desert Mystery based on a book or true story?
Tarzan's Desert Mystery is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Edgar Rice Burroughs".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tarzan's Desert Mystery?
Tarzan's Desert Mystery holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).