Tarzans desert mystery is a 1943 film starring johnny weismuller and nancy kelly. Tarzans desert mystery 1943 in many ways this was the title that inspired not only a chronological viewing of the weissmuller titles but much of the impetus behind the entire series. In the onscreen credits, the title card reads edgar rice burroughs tarzan s desert mystery. 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. 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. Tarzans desert mystery isnt a great film, but it has its charms.
French and gordon griffith it was the first tarzan film ever made and is based on edgar rice burroughs original 1914 novel tarzan of the apes. 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. Nov 26, 2008 short clip form tarzan s desert mystery 1943 starring johnny weissmuller. It is based on edgar rice burroughs story tarzan of the apes. In tarzan s desert mystery, released at the height of the war in 1943, he is once again battling brownshirts in the libyan desert. Its more of the same in that it mimics its previous entry, tarzan triumphs, by packing in the action sequences. It was directed by william thiele in 1943 and also starred nancy kelly as connie bryce. But sometimes even a bad movie has its rewards and certainly its share of secrets.
Tarzan fights everyone in this movie, arabs, nazi s and even giant spiders. Tarzan s desert mystery 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. Tarzan, a fictional character created by edgar rice burroughs, first appeared in the 1912 novel tarzan of the apes, and then in twentyfour sequels by burroughs and numerous more by other authors. Although a hr production chart places gerald mohr, ferdinand munier, dorothy adams and nestor paiva in the cast, their appearance in the released film has not been confirmed.
Tarzans desert mystery sol lesser productions 1943. Tarzan 1999 movie simple english wikipedia, the free. Tarzans desert mystery 1943 web of the big damn spider. Watch tarzans desert mystery trailer film gorillas on dailymotion. He must cross the desert to obtain a secret medicine. Short clip form tarzans desert mystery 1943 starring johnny weissmuller. The working title of this film was tarzan and the sheik. With johnny weissmuller, brenda joyce, johnny sheffield, henry stephenson. Tarzans desert mystery 1943 directed by wilhelm thiele. Beasts roar, danger abounds and johnny weissmuller swoops into the last 6 of his 12 adventures as films definitive tarzan. Tarzan remembers his mission for jane and goes to collect the serum but hendrix chases boy and connie into a cave inhabited by a giant spider. 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.
Next, he welcomes jane brenda joyce home and champions a secluded female tribe in tarzan and the amazons. Tarzan fights everyone in this movie, arabs, nazis and even giant spiders. 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. Tarzan s desert mystery is a 1943 american tarzan film directed by wilhelm thiele and starring johnny weissmuller and nancy kelly plot. In the onscreen credits, the title card reads edgar rice burroughs tarzans desert mystery. It s more of the same in that it mimics its previous entry, tarzan triumphs, by packing in the action sequences. Actress spencer locke poses to promote the planned film tarzan in munich, southern germany. 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. Read on wikipedia edit history talk page print download pdf. Background sol lesser, a producer with a weakness for formulagrinding and also keen to repeat the financial success oftarzan triumphs, decided to quickly churn out another tarzan against the nazis film.
Tarzans desert mystery 1943 a letter from jane, who is nursing british troops, asks. 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. Legendas tarzan s desert mystery legendas portuguese br. And in the upper righthand corner, tarzans supposed to be in mortal danger there. Kaufen sie tarzan collection volume 2 tarzan triumphs tarzans desert mysterytarzan and the amazonstarzan and the leopard. Tarzan s desert mystery 1943 stream and watch online the ape man johnny weissmuller and boy johnny sheffield meet a chorus girl nancy kelly on her way to warn a sheik about nazis.
The tarzan collection 7 dvd box johnny weissmuller import. The explanation given is that she is in england helping the war. With johnny weissmuller, nancy kelly, johnny sheffield, otto kruger, joe sawyer, lloyd corrigan, robert lowery, frank puglia, phil van zandt. The vine swinger provides world war ii heroics in tarzan triumphs and tarzans desert mystery. Elmo lincoln starred in the first tarzan feature, tarzan of the apes 1918, a faithful cinematic rendering of burroughs first tarzan novel. Jul 25, 20 tarzans desert mystery 1943 in many ways this was the title that inspired not only a chronological viewing of the weissmuller titles but much of the impetus behind the entire series. Tarzans desert mystery is a 1943 film about tarzan searching for a malaria serum for the allies during world war ii. Tarzans desert mystery was johnny weissmullers second rko film, and his eighth as tarzan. During wwii, johnny weissmuller and his tarzan character proved useful for allied propaganda purposes. Nov 01, 2015 with tarzans desert mystery the series continues with the ape mans jungle adventures for the war effort. He was known for playing edgar rice burroughs ape man tarzan in films of the 1930s. Tarzan volume 2 four weissmuller tarzan films from. A letter from jane, who is nursing british troops, asks tarzans help in obtaining a malaria serum extractable from jungle plants. Detailed information about this film is available from the afi.
Cast and crew credits for tarzans desert mystery, 1943, directed by william thiele, with johnny weissmuller, nancy kelly, johnny sheffield, at turner classic movies. Edgar rice burroughs tarzans desert mystery, tarzan against the sahara, tarzan and the sheik. With johnny weissmuller, nancy kelly, johnny sheffield, otto kruger, joe sawyer, lloyd corrigan, robert. The film adapts only the first part of the novel, the remainder becoming the basis for the sequel, the romance of. Tarzans desert mystery full movie watch online, stream or. Tarzan s desert mystery is rko studio s second venture into tarzan cinema with johnny weissmuller playing the apeman. Tarzans desert mystery 1943 updated on august 14, 2012 by ken begg 6 comments. Tarzan s desert mystery is a 1943 film about tarzan searching for a malaria serum for the allies during world war ii. 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. The lad and the lion 1917 was the first silent film adaptation of burroughs story. Tarzans desert mystery is rko studios second venture into tarzan cinema with johnny weissmuller playing the apeman. 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.
In tarzans desert mystery, released at the height of the war in 1943, he is once again battling brownshirts in the libyan desert. Tarzans desert mystery sol lesser productions 1943 its freaky forties friday with tabonga, here at the dungeon we gots a weird one featuring tarzan, boy, chimpanzee pal, cheetah, nazis, giant lizards, maneating plants and. Tarzan collection tarzan triumphs tarzans desert mystery. Beasts roar, danger abounds and johnny weissmuller swoops into the last 6 of his 12 adventures as film s definitive tarzan. Edgar rice burroughs tarzan s desert mystery, tarzan against the sahara, tarzan and the sheik. Tarzan and boy set out across the desert looking for the plants and wind up ruining a german s. It was weissmullers 8th tarzan movie and the second one produced by sol lesser. Tarzan of the apes is a 1918 american actionadventure silent film directed by scott sidney starring elmo lincoln, enid markey, george b.
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. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Film casting list, boxoffice, free download movie hdposter and buy bluray dvd mm52. Tarzan and boy set out across the desert looking for the plants and wind up ruining a germans attempt to capture a wild horse. A group of archaeologists asks tarzan to help them find an ancient city in a hidden valley of women. Tarzans desert mystery 1943 movie picture download mm52. Tarzans desert mystery 1943 updated on august 14, 2012 by ken begg 6 comments wait till you see what crazy stuff they didnt bother to reference in that poster. In the film tarzan triumphs, the plot had the ape man fighting nazis in africa. Mar 26, 2008 tarzan s desert mystery was johnny weissmuller s second rko film, and his eighth as tarzan. The artist really captured that aspect in tarzans face, dont you think. Tarzans desert mystery is a 1943 american tarzan film directed by wilhelm thiele and starring johnny weissmuller and nancy kelly. Tarzans desert mystery 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. Wait till you see what crazy stuff they didnt bother to reference in that poster. 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.
With jane still away for the war effort, tarzan and boy set off to retrieve rare medicinal. Tarzan and boy set out across the desert looking for the plants and wind up ruining a germans. Tarzan collection volume 2 tarzan triumphstarzans desert. You did mention that jane was played my myrna loy, but i think you meant maureen osullivan. With johnny weissmuller, nancy kelly, johnny sheffield, otto kruger. They arrive in an arab city and rescue a stranded american lady magician, sentenced to be hanged for carrying a secret message to the. Tarzan meets up with connie bryce nancy kelly, an american showgirl, and tangles. With tarzans desert mystery the series continues with the ape mans jungle adventures for the war effort. Legendas tarzans desert mystery legendas portuguese br. The new twist is that it introduces a strong whiff of arabian nights adventure. As connie is about to be executed for murder tarzan escapes on jana and carries boy and connie out into the desert. Tarzan this was always a source of neverending mystery and pleasure.
I used to watch these films with my father, and they remain a favorite. Theres more wartime intrigue in tarzans desert mystery 1943, which. Tarzans desert mystery wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Volume 0553 erbzine of the silver screen series presents. Gallery of 19 movie poster and cover images for tarzans desert mystery 1943.
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The character proved immensely popular and quickly made the jump to other media, first and most notably to comics and film. Randolph scott, ella raines, arthur kennedy, john ireland. Usa complete title edgar rice burroughs tarzans desert mystery. See more ideas about tarzan, jane porter and british colonial style. Tarzans desert mystery 1943 william thiele synopsis. Tarzans desert mystery 1943 stream and watch online. Tarzans desert mystery is a 1943 american tarzan film directed by wilhelm thiele and starring johnny weissmuller and nancy kelly plot. They arrive in an arab city and rescue a stranded american lady magician, sentenced to be hanged for carrying a secret message to the sheik. While tarzan could not go to germany to fight against the nazis, the. Tarzans desert mystery 1943 johnny weissmuller in tarzans desert. Tarzan collection 12 films 7dvd box set tarzan escapes. The combination of director william thiele and writer carroll young who had made tarzan triumphs a fastpaced action drama now managed to produced one of the weakest of weissmullers 12. According to materials contained in the films file in the mpaapca. Currently there have been sixtytwo different film adaptations where tarzan is the main character.
The vine swinger provides world war ii heroics in tarzan triumphs and tarzan s desert mystery. The first tarzan films were eight silent features and serials released between 1918 and 1929, most based on novels in the original series. Tarzans desert mystery 1943 the movie database tmdb. Johnny weissmuller, nancy kelly, johnny sheffield, imdb rating.
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