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Tarzan's Secret Treasure

  • 19411941
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 21m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
3K
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Maureen O'Sullivan and Johnny Weissmuller in Tarzan's Secret Treasure (1941)
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Romance
Tarzan's jungle home, and his family, Jane and Boy, are threatened by men greedy for gold.Tarzan's jungle home, and his family, Jane and Boy, are threatened by men greedy for gold.Tarzan's jungle home, and his family, Jane and Boy, are threatened by men greedy for gold.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
3K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Richard Thorpe
  • Writers
    • Myles Connolly(original screenplay)
    • Paul Gangelin(original screenplay)
    • Edgar Rice Burroughs(based upon the characters created by)
  • Stars
    • Johnny Weissmuller
    • Maureen O'Sullivan
    • Johnny Sheffield
Top credits
  • Director
    • Richard Thorpe
  • Writers
    • Myles Connolly(original screenplay)
    • Paul Gangelin(original screenplay)
    • Edgar Rice Burroughs(based upon the characters created by)
  • Stars
    • Johnny Weissmuller
    • Maureen O'Sullivan
    • Johnny Sheffield
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 18User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Maureen O'Sullivan, Tom Conway, Johnny Sheffield, and Johnny Weissmuller in Tarzan's Secret Treasure (1941)
    Maureen O'Sullivan in Tarzan's Secret Treasure (1941)
    Maureen O'Sullivan in Tarzan's Secret Treasure (1941)
    Maureen O'Sullivan in Tarzan's Secret Treasure (1941)
    Maureen O'Sullivan in Tarzan's Secret Treasure (1941)
    Maureen O'Sullivan in Tarzan's Secret Treasure (1941)
    Maureen O'Sullivan in Tarzan's Secret Treasure (1941)
    Johnny Sheffield and Johnny Weissmuller in Tarzan's Secret Treasure (1941)
    Maureen O'Sullivan and Johnny Weissmuller in Tarzan's Secret Treasure (1941)
    Maureen O'Sullivan, Cordell Hickman, Johnny Sheffield, and Johnny Weissmuller in Tarzan's Secret Treasure (1941)
    Maureen O'Sullivan, Cordell Hickman, Johnny Sheffield, and Johnny Weissmuller in Tarzan's Secret Treasure (1941)
    Maureen O'Sullivan, Johnny Sheffield, and Johnny Weissmuller in Tarzan's Secret Treasure (1941)

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    Johnny Weissmuller
    Johnny Weissmuller
    • Tarzanas Tarzan
    Maureen O'Sullivan
    Maureen O'Sullivan
    • Jane Parkeras Jane Parker
    Johnny Sheffield
    Johnny Sheffield
    • Boyas Boy
    • (as John Sheffield)
    Reginald Owen
    Reginald Owen
    • Professor Elliottas Professor Elliott
    Barry Fitzgerald
    Barry Fitzgerald
    • Dennis O'Doulas Dennis O'Doul
    Tom Conway
    Tom Conway
    • Medfordas Medford
    Philip Dorn
    Philip Dorn
    • Vandermeeras Vandermeer
    Cordell Hickman
    • Tumboas Tumbo
    Everett Brown
    Everett Brown
    • Native in Boatas Native in Boat
    • (uncredited)
    Johnny Eck
    Johnny Eck
    • Birdas Bird
    • (uncredited)
    Martin Wilkins
    • M'Honaas M'Hona
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Richard Thorpe
    • Writers
      • Myles Connolly(original screenplay)
      • Paul Gangelin(original screenplay)
      • Edgar Rice Burroughs(based upon the characters created by)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Due to many budget cutbacks following the death of Irving Thalberg many stock shots from former movies were used.
    • Goofs
      When the natives are hurling spears at the truck, the tips of some of the spears bend, flex, or rebound (they are obviously made of rubber or foam).
    • Quotes

      [first title card]

      Title Card: DEEP IN AFRICA, BEYOND ALL THE TRAILS KNOWN TO WHITE HUNTERS THERE IS AN ESCARPMENT - A SHEER CLIFF, WHICH LEGEND SAYS "RISES FROM THE PLAINS TO SUPPORT THE STARS".

    • Connections
      Edited from Tarzan Escapes (1936)
    • Soundtracks
      Maisie Theme
      (uncredited)

      Music by David Snell

      Played during main titles

    User reviews18

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Nice adventure movie in which Jane and Boy are kidnapped and Tarzan heads out to rescue them
    Enjoyable Tarzan movie , plenty of action , adventures and quite entertaining . It starts with the following preface : ¨Beyond the last outpost of civilization , a mighty escarpment towers the skies of Africa -uncharted on maps- a strange world , a place of mystery¨ . The picture concerns a naive Tarzan (Johnny Weissmuller) in his loincloth , living his fairy tale with Jane Parker (Maureen O'Sullivan) and cohabiting in unmarried bliss , this situation being really criticized by Hays Code . Tarzan , then , saves an expedition from a savage tribe , only to be repaid by having the mean hunters (Tom Conway , Philip Dorn , Reginald Owen) hold Jane and spunky ten-year-old Boy (Johnny Sheffield) hostage . As Boy is tricked by evil hunters and abandoning his parents . As the greedy explorers scheme heinous plans and want Boy's help in finding a secret cache of gold . Thus , Tarzan -helped by O'Doul (Barry FitzGerald) and Cheeta- , now heads to jungle in order to save the boy and gets into trouble with bad guys and cannibal tribes . But Tarzan doesn't take kindly to threat and kidnap to his family and executes against the evil-doers an extreme lesson .

    The movie is dubiously faithful to Edgar Rice Borroughs story . It contains noisy action , sensational adventures , many angry natives , nasty white hunters , hungry lions and wonderful outdoors , though mostly shot in Hollywood studios . Well starred by Johnny Weissmuller , Maureen O'Sullivan Johnny Sheffield , both of them bring wit and style to their classic characters . However , Johnny Weissmuller is better Olympic swimmer than actor . Here stands out Johnny Sheffield whose first role was in ¨Tarzan finds a son¨ (1939) as an orphan whose ambitious relatives hope he stays lost so they can collect an inheritance . And , of course , special mention for the likable Chimpanzee Cheeta that steals the show , giving some humorous moments with his antics , frolics and mayhem . As usual , there are the obvious uses of stock footage due to many budget cutbacks following the death of Irving Thalberg many stock shots regarding wild animal sequences from former movies were used , such as intervention of a well trained Lion and a Chimpanzee ex-professed for the film . The sets and production design are visually appealing , including a brilliant cinematography by Clyde De Vinna . The motion picture was decently directed by Richard Thorpe .

    First Tarzan/Johhny Weissmuller was ¨Tarzan , the ape man¨ (1932) by W.S. Van Dyke , this one being the definitive Tarzan movie , the original of the long series . Followed by ¨Tarzan and his mate¨ (1934) by Jack Conway . Richard Thorpe continued the following sequels : ¨Tarzan escapes¨(1936) , ¨Tarzan finds a son¨ (1939) with the addition of the five-year-old Johnny Sheffield as Boy , ¨Tarzan's secret Treasure¨ (1941) , and ¨Tarzan's New York adventure¨ (1942) where Boy is abducted by an evil circus owner , then Tarzan goes to rescue him and he meets N.Y. big city , being Maureen O'Sullivan's final appearance and in which Elmo Lincoln's , the screen's first Tarzan, had a cameo . These stories were lavishly produced by M.G.M. and R.K.O. Subsequently , to be appeared other Tarzans produced by independent producers as Sol Lesser ; the latter being replaced by Sy Weintraub , these movies were interpreted by Lex Barker and Gordon Scott : ¨Tarzan the Magnificent¨ and ¨The greatest adventure¨ directed by John Guillermin . Furthermore , Mike Henry starred as Tarzan in ¨Tarzan and the jungle boy ¨ , ¨ Tarzan and the great river¨ , and ¨Tarzan 66¨ directed by Robert Day . Besides , two performed by Jock Mahoney : ¨Three challenges¨ and ¨Tarzan goes to India¨ directed by John Guillermin , among others . Plus , other TV Tarzan as Ron Ely , Wolf Larsen , Joe Lara ...
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    • Release date
      • December 1, 1941 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tarzans geheimer Schatz
    • Filming locations
      • Silver Springs - 5656 E. Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala, Florida, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 21 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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