Tarzan the Fearless
Seen it?1933 | 86 min | Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With rough reviews, almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Great for anyone in the mood for a love story and people who like their stories at full throttle. Popcorn viewing in the best sense.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Gives its people room to develop, at 1 hr 26 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1933: an older pace and style.
- Not for anyone who finds explosions tiring.
Mary Brooks' father, who has been studying ancient tribes, falls into the hands of "the people of Zar, god of the Emerald Fingers." Tarzan helps Mary locate her father, rescues everyone from the High Priest of Zar, and takes Mary to his cave.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
Mostly negative reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert F. Hill
- Buster CrabbeTarzan
- Julie BishopMary Brooks
- Edward WoodsBob Hall
- Philo McCulloughJeff Herbert
- E. Alyn WarrenDr. Brooks
- Mischa AuerHigh Priest
- Matthew BetzNick
- Frank LackteenAbdul
- Everett BrownBearer