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Tarzan swings into Guatemala to recover a mysterious totem known as the Green Goddess.

TARZAN AND THE GREEN GODDESS

THRILLS AND EXCITEMENT BEYOND YOUR WILDEST DREAMS!

1938 · 1h 12m · NR · Action / Adventure · IMDB TMDB

This is an edited version of the 1935 serial "The New Adventures of Tarzan."

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What is Tarzan and the Green Goddess about?

Tarzan and the Green Goddess is a 1938 American action-adventure film directed by Edward A. Kull and Wilbur McGaugh about Tarzan's quest in Guatemala to help a friend recover a valuable totem pole called the Green Goddess.

Programmer's Pick

This isn't your typical Hollywood Tarzan—expect more pulp and peril than polished studio gloss. With a plot that jumps from stormy seas to banana groves, it's a jungle adventure where secret formulas and paddlewheel boats are just another day at the office for the loinclothed legend.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Tarzan and the Green Goddess sends the legendary ape-man deep into the Guatemalan jungle, where he aids a friend on a perilous quest to locate the elusive Green Goddess totem pole. Framed as a retelling by Tarzan himself, the film unfolds through his narration, giving audiences a front-row seat to jungle dangers, secret codes, and the clash of adventurers against native tribes. As an edited feature version of the 1935 serial "The New Adventures of Tarzan," this 1938 film delivers pulp-era action, ancient deities, and a classic jungle backdrop, all while Bruce Bennett dons the loincloth for another round of vine-swinging heroics.

Details & Specs

Directors
Edward A. Kull, Wilbur McGaugh
Writers
Charles F. Royal, Edgar Rice Burroughs
Release
1938
Runtime
1h 12m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Action, Adventure

Cast & Crew

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Directors: Edward A. Kull +1 more Writers: Charles F. Royal +1 more
Bruce Bennett Bruce Bennett Tarzan UH Ula Holt Ula Vale Ashton Dearholt Ashton Dearholt Raglan Frank Baker Frank Baker Major Martling Jack Mower Jack Mower Blade Lewis Sargent Lewis Sargent George

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Why Cult

Jungle-Set Serial Roots

Culled from the last ten episodes of the 1935 serial, this feature delivers serialized thrills in a brisk package.

Guatemalan Mysticism

Ancient idols, deities, and secret formulas set the stage for jungle intrigue and adventure.

Tarzan's Narration

Tarzan himself retells the story, lending a pulp-novel flavor and direct connection to the action.

1930s Action Vibe

Old-fashioned jungle action, paddlewheel boats, and a code book make this a period adventure with plenty of flavor.

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Questions from the Vault

Who directed Tarzan and the Green Goddess? +

Edward A. Kull and Wilbur McGaugh directed Tarzan and the Green Goddess.

How long is Tarzan and the Green Goddess? +

Tarzan and the Green Goddess has a runtime of 72 minutes.

What genre is Tarzan and the Green Goddess? +

Tarzan and the Green Goddess is an action-adventure film.

When was Tarzan and the Green Goddess released? +

Tarzan and the Green Goddess was released in 1938.

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