Who is your favorite Tarzan?

[Velo Dog]

No disrespect to my stunning wife (yes, truly stunning mind you).
But Maureen O’Sullivan ….. just WOW, whata beauty.

 

[Happy Myles]

After a series of strokes johnny Weissmüller spend a few weeks in the Motion Picture Hospital in Woodland Hills, Legend has it he echoed the halls a few times with his famous victory cry of the bull ape,

 

[Marcos Rodriguez]

Well....
From here, Argentina... TARZAN= JOHNY WEISSMULLER
The first and the one...
But... after see the film of Skaasgard... UPS.... I grateful surprised with thath film

 

[freefall]

No love for Buster Crabbe?

 

[Safari Dave]

Ron Ely for me!


No Jane and hanging around that little boy all the time might be a problem.


Just saying...

 

[fourfive8]

I was thinking Brendan Fraser as George of the Jungle

 

[JimP]

I was thinking Brendan Fraser as George of the Jungle

 

[rinehart0050]

I've actuality never seen any of the movies, but Edgar Rice Burroughs is one of my favorite authors, whether Tarzan, John Carter, or any of his other heroes.

 

[Dinsdale]

No disrespect to my stunning wife (yes, truly stunning mind you).
But Maureen O’Sullivan ….. just WOW, whata beauty.

Interesting additional story;

So Maureen O’sullivan’s wardrobe in 1934’s “Tarzan and His Mate” was considered quite scandalous exposed from ankle all the way through the hip. And they shot several scenes with a double in the nude. MGM was forced to edit the scenes. Wasn’t until 1986 when Ted Turner purchased the rights to old MGM catalog when the original version was discovered and released.

The up and rising NAZI party banned the film but not because of the scantily clad Jane. Because they didn't like the portrayal of one of the actors.

 

[Sue Tidwell]

Who is your favorite Tarzan?
Enjoy.

Oh my gosh @Jfet ! As you know from reading my book, I was infatuated with Tarzan and looked forward to the movies every weekend until I was kicked out of the LR by my Dad and brothers. Tarzan is where I first formed my love of Africa. BUT, I don't know if I can pick a favorite! I think I need to go back and watch them ALL all over again to make a good decision! LOL! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Sue Tidwell]

Johnny Weissmuller​

Hey @Just Gina ! I wish we could get together and have a Tarzan movie party! We could watch them all and make sure we choose our favorite correctly! LOL. I went and looked up some of the Tarzans and realized that I have missed a bunch!

 

[Sue Tidwell]

Ron Ely from the Tarzan TV series in the late 60’s

Oh yea! I liked him!

 

[Sue Tidwell]

Interesting additional story;

So Maureen O’sullivan’s wardrobe in 1934’s “Tarzan and His Mate” was considered quite scandalous exposed from ankle all the way through the hip. And they shot several scenes with a double in the nude. MGM was forced to edit the scenes. Wasn’t until 1986 when Ted Turner purchased the rights to old MGM catalog when the original version was discovered and released.

The up and rising NAZI party banned the film but not because of the scantily clad Jane. Because they didn't like the portrayal of one of the actors.

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Interesting....but I had a hard time checking out the Janes. My eyes didn't get much past whoever was paying Tarzan. I did like "Boy" though!

 

[Sue Tidwell]

Who cares about Tarzan how about Jane? LOL

@Hunt anything Jane? There was a Jane in the movies? What........ My eyes didn't leave whoever was playing Tarzan at the time. LOL.

 

[Sue Tidwell]

The Only one!!

He is who I always think of from my youth....but I have liked MANY of the others over the years as well!

 

[Sue Tidwell]

I've actuality never seen any of the movies, but Edgar Rice Burroughs is one of my favorite authors, whether Tarzan, John Carter, or any of his other heroes.

Oh MY GOSH @rinehart0050 You have NEVER seen a Tarzan movie! I can't even imagine. They were a huge part of my weekends in the winter months any time my Dad and brothers left the house. (We only had one TV and majority ruled....and Tarzan was NOT their choice. LOL).

 

[Sue Tidwell]

Is there anyone even in the running, besides the one and only Johnny Weissmüller?

@Tom Leoni He was the classic Tarzan for sure....BUT I had a LOT of favorites. LOL!

 

[Sue Tidwell]

For me there was only one, Johnny Weissmüller and Maureen O'Sullivan is the only Jane that I'll accept.

@JimP It is so funny....but until this post I never even considered that men might have like Jane! Isn't that ridiculous. I was too infatuated with whoever was playing Tarzan!

 

[JimP]

@JimP It is so funny....but until this post I never even considered that men might have like Jane! Isn't that ridiculous. I was too infatuated with whoever was playing Tarzan!

That's the girly side of you showing.

I always had a crush on Maureen O'Sullivan along with a few others as I watched movies as I was a kid.

I've noticed lately that TCM has been showing Tarzan movies on Sunday mornings.

 

[Sue Tidwell]

That's the girly side of you showing.

I always had a crush on Maureen O'Sullivan along with a few others as I watched movies as I was a kid.

I've noticed lately that TCM has been showing Tarzan movies on Sunday mornings.

@JimP Geez, I wish my brothers would have been interested in Jane! I might have been able to watch a LOT more Tarzans. I always got booted from the TV room as soon as Dad and the boys came home....right when Tarzan was about to rescue Jane or Boy from a pit of vipers or some such thing.

Thanks for the info about Tarzan on Sunday mornings! All this talk makes me want to watch some movies again.