---
title: "Tarzan Escapes"
year: 1936
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/tarzan-escapes-1936"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 38661
imdb_id: "tt0028345"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 140
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Tarzan Escapes (1936) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/tarzan-escapes-1936

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Tarzan Escapes is a film released on November 6, 1936, that is based on the characters created by Edgar Rice Burroughs. It is the third film in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Tarzan series to star Johnny Weissmuller in the role of the King of the Apes. The film was directed by Richard Thorpe, with additional uncredited or credited work by John Farrow, James C. McKay, George B. Seitz, and William A. Wellman, and features a screenplay written by Cyril Hume. In the plot of the film, a white hunter named Captain Fry attempts to take Tarzan back to civilization so that he can be caged for public display. Captain Fry arrives in the jungle accompanied by Jane cousins, Eric and Rita, who are seeking Jane help in order to claim an inheritance left to her. An expedition that is seeking to bring Jane back to civilization and place Tarzan into captivity ultimately gets more than it bargained for.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Richard Thorpe
- **Networks / Studios**: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Johnny Weissmüller** as *Tarzan*
- **Maureen O'Sullivan** as *Jane*
- **John Buckler** as *Captain Fry*
- **Benita Hume** as *Rita Parker*
- **William Henry** as *Eric Parker*
- **Herbert Mundin** as *Rawlins*
- **E. E. Clive** as *Masters*
- **Darby Jones** as *Bomba*
- **Everett Brown** as *Hostile Native Chief*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Tarzan Escapes online?
Tarzan Escapes is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Tarzan Escapes worth watching?
Tarzan Escapes holds a community rating of 6.9/10 based on 140 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Adventure for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Tarzan Escapes and when was it released?
Tarzan Escapes is a feature film with a runtime of 89 minutes. It was released in 1936. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Tarzan Escapes?
Tarzan Escapes was directed by Richard Thorpe.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Tarzan Escapes — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/38661)
- [Tarzan Escapes - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarzan_Escapes)
- [Tarzan Escapes (1936) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/38661-tarzan-escapes/cast)
- [Tarzan Escapes (1936) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028345/)
- [Tarzan Escapes - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia](https://alchetron.com/)
- [Tarzan Escapes (1936) - John Farrow, Richard ... - AllMovie](https://www.allmovie.com/movie/tarzan-escapes-am44677/cast-crew)

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