Feedback about tarzans desert mystery, bbc two england, 17. Tarzan s desert mystery is a 1943 film about tarzan searching for a malaria serum for the allies during world war ii. Tarzan faces his fiercest foe a letter from jane, who is nursing british troops, asks tarzans help in obtaining a malaria serum extractable from jungle plants. Like its immediate predecessor, tarzan triumphs, the film makes reference to tarzan s mate, jane, played in earlier weissmuller films by maureen osullivan, but it does not show her on screen. From the silents with elmo lincoln, gene pollar, p. Tarzans desert mystery johnny weissmuller nancy kelly johnny sheffield 1943 the ape man johnny weissmuller and boy johnny sheffield meet a chorus girl nancy kelly on her way to warn a sheik about nazis. Tarzans desert mystery 1943 cast and crew the ape man johnny weissmuller and boy johnny sheffield meet a chorus girl nancy kelly on.
Tarzan s desert mystery december 26, 1943 a letter from jane, who is nursing british troops, asks tarzan s help in obtaining a malaria serum extractable from jungle plants. Tarzan and jane or edgar rice burroughs tarzan and jane is an americancanadian computeranimated web series, produced by arad animation, 41 entertainment and arc productions and is based on the 1912 novel tarzan of the apes by edgar rice burroughs the first season streamed on netflix on january 6, 2017. Tarzans desert mystery 1943 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Its more of the same in that it mimics its previous entry, tarzan triumphs, by packing in the action sequences. Tarzans desert mystery is a 1943 film about tarzan searching for a malaria serum for the allies during world war ii. Tarzans desert mystery bbc two england, 16 october 1987 18. It focuses on the character of tarzan in his early years, after his first exposure to civilization, but before his marriage to jane. Tarzan meets up with connie bryce nancy kelly, an american showgirl, and tangles with mercenary arabs, legions of nazi warriors, a giant spider, and a bunch of dinosaurs who somehow escaped extinction. Tarzan s jungle home, and his family, jane and boy, are threatened by men greedy for gold. With jane still away for the war effort, tarzan and boy set off to retrieve rare medicinal herbs, only to run into. The vine swinger provides world war ii heroics in tarzan triumphs and tarzans desert mystery. Tarzan s desert mystery is rko studio s second venture into tarzan cinema with johnny weissmuller playing the apeman. Tarzan s desert mystery bbc two england, 16 october 1987 18.
In tarzans desert mystery, released at the height of the war in 1943, he is once again battling brownshirts in the libyan desert. Nov 26, 2008 short clip form tarzan s desert mystery 1943 starring johnny weissmuller. Johnny weissmuller in tarzans desert mystery 1943 nancy kelly and johnny sheffield in. Edgar rice burroughs tarzans desert mystery, tarzan against the sahara, tarzan and the sheik. Warners the tarzan collection starring johnny weissmuller, vol. Read the full synopsis of tarzans desert mystery, 1943, directed by william thiele, with johnny weissmuller, nancy kelly, johnny sheffield, at turner classic movies. Born march 25, 1921 in lowell, massachusetts and died on january 2, 1995 in bel. The best of the films doesnt come close to the excitement and pleasure of the good books.
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The epic adventures is an american adventure drama series that aired for one season in syndication from august 28, 1996 until may 25, 1997. They arrive in an arab city and rescue a stranded american lady magician, sentenced to be hanged for carrying a secret message to the. With johnny weissmuller, nancy kelly, johnny sheffield, otto kruger. He also must deal with a yankee showgirl, a few bedouins, a giant spider, and even a few dinosaurs. The tarzan collection starring johnny weissmuller, vol.
Short clip form tarzans desert mystery 1943 starring johnny weissmuller. Latter reels abound in suspenseful action, prehistoric monsters coming in for their moments and the heavy meeting his welldeserved end under. With tarzans desert mystery the series continues with the ape mans jungle adventures for the war effort. Tarzans desert mystery 1943 web of the big damn spider. At her request in tarzans desert mystery, now at the globe, her monosyllabic. Tarzans desert mystery is rko studios second venture into tarzan cinema with johnny weissmuller playing the apeman. Cast and crew credits for tarzans desert mystery, 1943, directed by william thiele, with johnny weissmuller, nancy kelly, johnny sheffield, at turner classic movies.
The film revolves around tarzans quest, at the urging of jane, to find a rare african serum to help allied troops during world war ii. In sirs opinion, a prehistoric landscape like the one tarzan and company find themselves in would not have so many. Tarzans desert mystery 1943 stream and watch online. In this adventure, the jungle king takes on the nazis. With jane still away for the war effort, tarzan and boy set off to retrieve rare medicinal herbs, only to run into an american messenger, nazi spies, and the mysterious desert s treacherous fauna and flora. The explanation given is that she is in england helping the war.
Tarzan s desert mystery is the second sol lesser production based on the popular edgar rice burroughs character, none too adroitly handled in story pattern but very passable fare for saturday matinees. With johnny weissmuller, maureen osullivan, johnny sheffield, reginald owen. It s more of the same in that it mimics its previous entry, tarzan triumphs, by packing in the action sequences. Tarzan and boy set out across the desert looking for the plants and wind up ruining a germans.
Tarzans desert mystery is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on, and itunes store. Tarzans desert mystery 1943 official trailer, organic. The artist really captured that aspect in tarzans face, dont you think. Tarzans desert mystery bbc two england 18 december. Cuttingedge fx could help the visual action but will there ever be a film that addresses the culturedman vs.
Tarzans desert mystery bbc two england 16 october 1987. Tarzan s desert mystery johnny weissmuller nancy kelly johnny sheffield 1943 the ape man johnny weissmuller and boy johnny sheffield meet a chorus girl nancy kelly on her way to warn a sheik about nazis. Tarzans desert mystery was johnny weissmullers second rko film, and his eighth as tarzan. With jane still away for the war effort, tarzan and boy set off to retrieve rare medicinal herbs, only to run into an american messenger, nazi spies, and the mysterious deserts treacherous fauna and flora. During wwii, johnny weissmuller and his tarzan character proved useful for allied propaganda purposes. Tarzans desert mystery 1943 cast and crew the ape man johnny weissmuller and boy johnny sheffield meet a chorus girl nancy kelly on her way to warn a sheik about nazis. In the film tarzan triumphs, the plot had the ape man fighting nazis in africa. He has a son named boy johnny sheffield, who is also averse to clothing. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of tarzans desert mystery with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at.
Tarzan and boy set out across the desert looking for the plants and wind up. Tarzan johnny weissmuller collection the movie database. It was weissmullers 8th tarzan movie and the second one produced by sol lesser. To obtain the plants, tarzan must fight prehistoric monsters, nazis, and so on. The six films here represented are usually considered inferior to the earlier mgm efforts, but they have their own charm. The inclusion of the character nicholas rokoff, and the fact that tarzan is not yet married, sets this series in. Picture from a screen story by carroll young opens with. If you can take joy in a chimpanzee stealing turbans or an aging olympic champion galumphing about in a loincloth, then this is probably a mustsee. Tarzan faces his fiercest foe a letter from jane, who is nursing british troops, asks tarzan s help in obtaining a malaria serum extractable from jungle plants. Mar 26, 2008 tarzan s desert mystery was johnny weissmuller s second rko film, and his eighth as tarzan. A letter from jane, who is nursing british troops, asks tarzan s help in obtaining a malaria serum extractable from jungle plants. Tarzans desert mystery featuring johnny weissmuller and nancy kelly is. Tarzan and boy set out across the desert looking for the plants and wind up ruining a germans attempt to capture a wild horse. Now tarzan isnt going out of his way to engage the axis powers, they just keep crossing paths, and when you try and cross tarzan it doesnt matter who youre working for, he will take.
Tarzans desert mystery wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Tarzans desert mystery is a 1943 film starring johnny weismuller and nancy kelly. Like its immediate predecessor, tarzan triumphs, the film makes reference to tarzans mate, jane, played in earlier weissmuller films by maureen osullivan, but it does not show her on screen. Tarzans desert mystery and philip van zandt imdb customer. Lowe, carroll young produced by sol lesser, kurt neumann. Tarzans desert mystery bbc two england 18 december 1981. Starring johnny weissmuller, nancy kelly, johnny sheffield, otto kruger, joe sawyer, lloyd corrigan, robert lowery cinematography russell harlan, harry wild art direction ralph berger, hans peters film editor ray lockert original music paul sawtell written by edward t. Tarzans jungle home, and his family, jane and boy, are threatened by men greedy for gold. Tarzans desert mystery 1943 directed by wilhelm thiele. After working as a band vocalist and stage performer, he began appearing in films in 1937. And in the upper righthand corner, tarzans supposed to be in mortal danger there. Tarzans desert mystery isnt a great film, but it has its charms.
Now tarzan isnt going out of his way to engage the axis powers, they just keep crossing paths, and when you try and cross tarzan it doesnt matter who youre working for, he will take you down. In tarzan s desert mystery, released at the height of the war in 1943, he is once again battling brownshirts in the libyan desert. Nov 01, 2015 with tarzans desert mystery the series continues with the ape mans jungle adventures for the war effort. The new twist is that it introduces a strong whiff of arabian nights adventure. Tarzans desert mystery dvd region 4 for sale online ebay. He appeared as the hero of many lowbudget action films, and played supporting roles in both a and bmovies. In sir s opinion, a prehistoric landscape like the one tarzan and company find themselves in would not have so many lions, elephants, and giant lizards. Tarzans desert mystery 1943 william thiele synopsis. Tarzan and boy set out across the desert looking for the plants and wind up ruining a german s attempt to capture a wild horse. Tarzans desert mystery 1943 updated on august 14, 2012 by ken begg 6 comments. The other 2 in the picture are probably dayplayers. Sep 18, 2017 for the 8th installment, tarzans desert mystery, all you need to know is that theres a guy named tarzan weissmuller who wears a buttflap.
Tarzans desert mystery doesnt miss a thing with its quota of nazi agents and gruesome animals, plus the usual tarzan jungle scenes. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Tarzans desert mystery 1943 where to watch it streaming. A letter from jane, who is nursing british troops, asks tarzans help in obtaining a malaria serum extractable from jungle plants. Tarzans desert mystery 1943 cast and crew moviefone.