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Tarzan's Desert Mystery
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Tarzan's Desert Mystery

1943-12-26 · 70 min · ★ 6.1

Action · Adventure

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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Directors
Wilhelm Thiele
Production companies
Sol Lesser Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Johnny WeissmüllerJohnny WeissmüllerTarzan
Nancy KellyNancy KellyConnie Bryce
Johnny SheffieldJohnny SheffieldBoy
Otto KrugerOtto KrugerPaul Hendrix
Joe SawyerJoe SawyerKarl Straeder
Lloyd CorriganLloyd CorriganSheik Abdul El Khim
Robert LoweryRobert LoweryPrince Selim
Frank PugliaFrank PugliaMagistrate
Philip Van ZandtPhilip Van ZandtKushmet

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