Tarzan Finds a Son!(1939)
Super Story of a Super Man ! The Titan of all Tarzans . . . Giant of all jungle thrills . . . worth the years it took to make !
Tarzan Finds a Son! Synopsis
A young couple die in a plane crash in the jungle. Their son is found by Tarzan and Jane who name him Boy and raise him as their own. Five years later a search party comes to find the young heir to millions of dollars. Jane agrees, against Tarzan's will, to lead them to civilization.
Tarzan Finds a Son! (1939) is a action and adventure film directed by Richard Thorpe, released on June 16, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Johnny Weissmüller, Maureen O'Sullivan, Johnny Sheffield and Ian Hunter. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 108 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Thorpe
- Writers:
- Edgar Rice Burroughs, Cyril Hume
- Producers:
- Sam Zimbalist
- Cinematographer:
- Leonard Smith
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Tarzan Finds a Son! (1939) Trailer
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Tarzan Finds a Son! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Johnny Weissmüller
as Tarzan
Maureen O'Sullivan
as Jane Parker
Johnny Sheffield
as Boy
Ian Hunter
as Austin Lancing
Henry Stephenson
as Sir Thomas Lancing
Frieda Inescort
as Mrs. Lancing
Henry Wilcoxon
as Mr. 'Sandee' Sande
Laraine Day
as Mrs. Richard Lancing
Morton Lowry
as Richard Lancing
Gavin Muir
as Pilot (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Richard Thorpe, written by Edgar Rice Burroughs and Cyril Hume, produced by Sam Zimbalist.
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Tarzan Finds a Son! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 108 ratings.
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Tarzan Finds a Son! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tarzan Finds a Son! online?
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Tarzan Finds a Son! (1939) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Tarzan Finds a Son!?
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The main cast of Tarzan Finds a Son! (1939) includes Johnny Weissmüller, Maureen O'Sullivan, Johnny Sheffield, Ian Hunter and Henry Stephenson. The film was directed by Richard Thorpe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tarzan Finds a Son! released?
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Tarzan Finds a Son! was released on June 16, 1939 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Tarzan Finds a Son! worth watching?
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Tarzan Finds a Son! (1939) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 108 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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