Tarzan of the Apes

1918 • Action, Adventure • NR

A female ape takes to mothering the orphaned boy (Tarzan) and raises him over the course of many years until a rescue mission is finally launched and the search party combs the jungle for the long-time missing Lord Greystoke. But then, one of the search members, Jane Porter, gets separated from the group and comes face to face with fearsome wild animals. Tarzan saves her from harm just in the knick of time and love begins to blossom.

Runtime: 1h

Immerse yourself in the original novel 'Tarzan of the Apes' by Edgar Rice Burroughs to discover a deeper understanding of Tarzan's world and legacy. The book offers rich, descriptive passages that paint the African jungle in vivid detail, something a silent film simply cannot capture. Burroughs delves into Tarzan's inner conflicts and adventures with a depth that lets readers connect profoundly with his journey of self-discovery and kinship with the apes. Unlike the movie's constraints, the novel provides an expansive narrative that covers complex themes like nature versus civilization, identity, and social commentary, all conveyed through Burroughs’ compelling storytelling and imaginative zest. Reading the original novel gives you an opportunity to explore intricate plotlines and character development that goes beyond the silent film adaptation, making the journey more enriching and thoroughly engaging for the imaginative mind.