Jungle Trail of the Son of Tarzan


1923

Brief Synopsis

The scenario follows the book closely. Tarzan's son Jack (Korak to the apes) is kidnapped from England by Tarzan's old enemy Paulovich. He escapes into the African jungle with the help of Paulovich's trained ape Akut. There he meets Meriem, a white girl held by Arabs. He frees her and falls in love. Meriem (who is really an heiress) is sought by Paulovich. Tarzan arrives with Jane at his African estate and intervenes.

Film Details

Also Known As
Son of Tarzan
Genre
Adventure
Release Date
Jan 1923
Premiere Information
New York State license: 20 Oct 1923
Production Company
National Film Corp.
Distribution Company
Howells Sales Co.
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Film Length
6,345ft (6 reels)

Synopsis

Living in England once again, Tarzan and Jane are unaware of the presence of Ivan Paulvitch, Tarzan's jungle enemy. The Greystokes' son, Jack, has inherited Tarzan's love for the jungle, and he falls into Paulvitch's clutches through his interest in Akut, a performing ape. Via an ocean voyage, the scene of action switches to the jungle, where the Son of Tarzan performs many daring feats.

Film Details

Also Known As
Son of Tarzan
Genre
Adventure
Release Date
Jan 1923
Premiere Information
New York State license: 20 Oct 1923
Production Company
National Film Corp.
Distribution Company
Howells Sales Co.
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Film Length
6,345ft (6 reels)

Quotes

Trivia

[Tabler] broke several ribs in a fight scene with[Burr].

The producer hired Norman Tuckey (music) and Osborne Tedman (lyrics) to write the first Tarzan song: "Tarzan, my Jungle King," sheet music "Written and composed especially for Son of Tarzan" (which was, ironically, a silent movie).

Kamuela C. Searle was seriously injured during filming. According to the book "Tarzan of the Movies" by Gabe Essoe, Searle died of these injuries. However, other sources state he actually died in 1924.

Notes

This film is a reduced version of the 15-episode serial, Son of Tarzan, which was released by the National Film Corp., 1920-21.