---
title: "Tarzan's New York Adventure"
year: 1942
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/tarzan-s-new-york-adventure-1942"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 40045
imdb_id: "tt0035419"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 71
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 104
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Tarzan's New York Adventure (1942) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/tarzan-s-new-york-adventure-1942

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Tarzan's New York Adventure is a 1942 action and adventure film released on May 1, 1942, with a runtime of one hour and eleven minutes. The story follows circus owner Buck Rand as he kidnaps Boy and forces a pilot to fly him out of the jungle, prompting Tarzan and Jane to follow them to New York.

Culturally significant as the final MGM Tarzan film made with Johnny Weissmuller and Johnny Sheffield before their transition to RKO, it also marks Maureen O'Sullivan's final performance as Jane. The film blends jungle survival elements with urban spectacle in a compact runtime.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Circus owner Buck Rand kidnaps Boy, forcing Tarzan and Jane to follow them to New York."

### Why Watch
- Witness the classic clash between jungle life and the concrete jungle of New York.
- See the final MGM Tarzan film starring Johnny Weissmuller and Johnny Sheffield as a package.
- Experience Maureen O'Sullivan's final appearance in the role of Jane.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Viewers seeking modern pacing or contemporary production standards may find the 1942 feature dated.
- Tone & Suitability: The film runs for one hour and eleven minutes, offering a classic action and adventure tone suited for historical film enthusiasts.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #jungle-adventure, #circus-kidnapping, #new-york-trip, #classic-action, #mgm-classic

## 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, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, 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*
- **Johnny Sheffield** as *Boy*
- **Virginia Grey** as *Connie Beach*
- **Charles Bickford** as *Buck Rand*
- **Paul Kelly** as *Jimmie Shields*
- **Chill Wills** as *Manchester Montford*
- **Cy Kendall** as *Col. Ralph Sergeant*
- **Russell Hicks** as *Judge Abbotson*
- **Howard Hickman** as *Tarzan's Lawyer Blake Norton*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Tarzan's New York Adventure?
Streaming availability can be checked through platforms offering digital rentals or purchases.

### Q: Is Tarzan's New York Adventure worth watching?
It holds historical significance as the final MGM film in the series and features the iconic characters traveling from the jungle to New York.

### Q: What is the runtime of Tarzan's New York Adventure?
The film has a runtime of one hour and eleven minutes.

### Q: Are there essential episodes to watch first?
This is a feature-length theatrical film rather than a television series, so it does not have episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Tarzan's New York Adventure — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/40045)
- [Tarzan's New York Adventure](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)
- [Tarzan's New York Adventure (1942) - Richard Thorpe | Synopsis, Movie Info, Moods, Themes and Related](https://www.allmovie.com/)
- [Tarzan's New York Adventure](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Main_Page)
- [타잔은 뉴욕으로 (Tarnzan\'s New York Adventure, 1942)](https://cineaste.co.kr/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*