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Tarzan's New York Adventure
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Tarzan's New York Adventure

1942-05-01 · 71 min · ★ 6.4

Action · Adventure

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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Directors
Richard Thorpe
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Johnny WeissmüllerJohnny WeissmüllerTarzan
Maureen O'SullivanMaureen O'SullivanJane
Johnny SheffieldJohnny SheffieldBoy
Virginia GreyVirginia GreyConnie Beach
Charles BickfordCharles BickfordBuck Rand
Paul KellyPaul KellyJimmie Shields
Chill WillsChill WillsManchester Montford
Cy KendallCy KendallCol. Ralph Sergeant
Russell HicksRussell HicksJudge Abbotson
Howard HickmanHoward HickmanTarzan's Lawyer Blake Norton
Charles LaneCharles LaneSargent's Lawyer Gould Beaton
Miles ManderMiles ManderPortmaster
William ForrestWilliam ForrestInspector at Airport (uncredited)
Willie FungWillie FungSun Lee, the Chinese Tailor (uncredited)
Eddie KaneEddie, the Headwaiter (uncredited)
Mantan MorelandMantan MorelandSam, the Nightclub Janitor (uncredited)
William TannenWilliam TannenMike, an Airport Clerk (uncredited)
Eddy ChandlerEddy ChandlerBailiff (uncredited)
Marjorie DeanneMarjorie DeanneCigarette Girl (uncredited)
Darby JonesDarby JonesSwahili Chief (uncredited)

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