Tarzan of the Apes
“Tarzan did not know why he caressed her... He had never seen a white woman before!”
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.
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Top Cast
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Elmo Lincoln
Tarzan
Enid Markey
Jane Porter
Gordon Griffith
Young Tarzan
True Boardman
John Clayton - Lord Greystoke
Kathleen Kirkham
Alice Clayton - Lady Greystoke
George B. French
Binns - a Sailor
Colin Kenny
Greystoke's Nephew
Thomas Jefferson
Prof. Porter
Bessie Toner
Bar Maid
Jack Wilson
Captain of the Fuwalda
Louis Morrison
Innkeeper
Eugene Pallette
Fred L. Wilson
Rex Ingram
(uncredited)
Madame Sul-Te-Wan
Esmeralda - Jane's Maid (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 27, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott Sidney
- Screenplay & Story
- Edgar Rice Burroughs, Lois Weber, Fred Miller
- Original Title
- Tarzan of the Apes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- National Film Corporation of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott Sidney
Edgar Rice Burroughs, Lois Weber, Fred Miller
William Parsons
Department Leadership Roster
William Parsons
Producer
Lois Weber
Writer
Scott Sidney
Director
Fred Miller
Writer
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Tarzan of the Apes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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-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.
Who directed Tarzan of the Apes?
Tarzan of the Apes was directed by Scott Sidney.
Who stars in Tarzan of the Apes?
The principal cast of Tarzan of the Apes includes Elmo Lincoln, Enid Markey, Gordon Griffith, True Boardman, Kathleen Kirkham.
When was Tarzan of the Apes released and how long is it?
Tarzan of the Apes was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is Tarzan of the Apes based on a book or true story?
Tarzan of the Apes is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edgar Rice Burroughs".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tarzan of the Apes?
Tarzan of the Apes holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).