# Tarzan the Ape Man (1932)

> A landmark pre-Code jungle adventure in which an ivory-seeking expedition collides with Tarzan, dangerous wildlife, and a perilous rescue.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/16069

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Adventure
- Director: W.S. Van Dyke
- Cast: Johnny Weissmüller, Maureen O'Sullivan, Neil Hamilton, C. Aubrey Smith, Doris Lloyd, Forrester Harvey, Ray Corrigan, Ivory Williams
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0023551/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: sensational, romantic, suspenseful, classic adventure night, retro movie marathon

## Synopsis

An expedition into the heart of Africa leads to unexpected encounters and perilous adventures.

## Movies like Tarzan the Ape Man

- [Tarzan's New York Adventure (1942)](https://ember.film/movie/25405)
- [Jungle Book (1942)](https://ember.film/movie/13704)
- [Tarzan and the Leopard Woman (1946)](https://ember.film/movie/38263)
- [Tarzan's Desert Mystery (1943)](https://ember.film/movie/38261)
- [The Legend of Tarzan (2016)](https://ember.film/movie/148282)
- [Tarzan and His Mate (1934)](https://ember.film/movie/11483)
- [The Son of Kong (1933)](https://ember.film/movie/28046)
- [Tarzan Triumphs (1943)](https://ember.film/movie/38257)
- [Tarzan and the Amazons (1945)](https://ember.film/movie/38262)
- [Tarzan's Secret Treasure (1941)](https://ember.film/movie/25547)

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