Tarzan the Fearless
Tarzan the Fearless (1933) is both a 71-minute movie and a 12-chapter movie serial. It stars Buster Crabbe as Tarzan. This was his only appearance as Tarzan. The movie consisted of the first four chapters of the serial. Tarzan the Fearless was released in both formats on August 11, 1933.[1]
| Tarzan the Fearless | |
|---|---|
 Poster for chapter 12 | |
| Directed by | Robert F. Hill |
| Produced by | Sol Lesser |
| Written by | Basil Dickey George Plympton Walter Anthony based on the character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs |
| Starring | Buster Crabbe Jacqueline Wells E. Alyn Warren Mischa Auer |
| Distributed by | Principal Distributing Corporation |
Release date | August 11, 1933 |
Running time | 71 mins. (feature), 12 chapters (serial) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Players
- Tarzan - Buster Crabbe
- Dr. Brooks, scientist - E. Alyn Warren
- Mary Brooks - Jacqueline Wells
- Eltar, a priest - Mischa Auer
Story
Tarzan rescues elderly scientist Dr. Brooks. The man is held by the followers of Zar, God of the Emerald Fingers. His daughter Mary has also been searching for him. Tarzan searches for Mary. Everyone is captured by the people of Zar. They are brought before Eltar, the high priest. Two evil safari guides are killed. The others are freed, but they must never return. Mary and her father decide to stay with Tarzan.
