Throughout cinema history, few characters can be traced back as far as that of the jungle-dwelling Tarzan. Created by Edgar Rice Burroughs for his 1914 novel Tarzan of the Apes, Tarzan was raised by apes from the age of a young child and ultimately makes his way into the civilized world before returning home. Over the years, countless films have attempted to present their own vision of the character’s story, with director David Yates (the Harry Potter films) next in line to deliver his take with this summer’s big-budget epic The Legend of Tarzan (see trailer above). Here are five of the most memorable big-screen incarnations of Tarzan.
1. Tarzan of the Apes (1918)
Elmo Lincoln in Tarzan of the Apes | Source: National Film Corporation of America
This silent film stars Elmo Lincoln as the title character and Enid Markey as his beloved Jane. The release shares its title with Edgar Rice Burroughs’ novel and was actually the first-ever adaptation of Tarzan. In fact, it is only based on the first part of the novel, and its less successful sequel, The Romance of Tarzan, follows the story into the Wild West. Tarzan of the Apes is widely considered one of the most faithful takes on the source material.
2. Tarzan the Ape Man (1932)
One of the most famous elements of the Tarzan character has come to be his distinctive yell, which originated in this classic film. Johnny Weissmuller makes his debut as Tarzan here, a role he would reprise in 11 sequels, and Maureen O’Sullivan plays Jane. Loosely based on Rice Burroughs’ novel, the film has been periodically remade in 1959 and 1981 with the same title. It also introduced Tarzan’s pal Cheeta the chimpanzee, an original character not featured in the novels.
3. Tarzan and His Mate (1934)
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Tarzan and His Mate | Source: MGM
The first sequel with Johnny Weissmuller as Tarzan, this film -- directed by Oscar-winning art director Cedric Gibbons -- was ultimately less successful at the box office. However, it has endured over the decades, and many now consider it to be superior to its predecessor. In fact, Tarzan and His Mate was selected by United States Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry in 2003 due to its cultural and historical significance.
4. Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984)
A list of 72 films compiled on Letterboxd, including Tarzan of the Apes (1918), The Romance of Tarzan (1918), The Revenge of Tarzan (1920), The Son of Tarzan (1920) and The Adventures of Tarzan (1921). About this list: Here we have a mostly complete list of Tarzan films. If I am missing any, please let me know. I have tried to make this list complete.
Christopher Lambert in Greystoke | Source: Warner Bros.
Although it is based on Rice Burroughs’ original novel, this adaptation never uses the name Tarzan for its central character, played here by Christopher Lambert of Highlander and Mortal Kombat fame. Andie MacDowell co-stars as Jane, and Ralph Richardson earned a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for his final film appearance as Tarzan’s grandfather. In fact, Greystoke was the first Tarzan film to ever receive Academy Awards nominations, as it was also recognized for its screenplay and makeup effects.
5. Tarzan (1999)
This animated Disney adaptation is often considered the film release of what has become known as the “Disney Renaissance” that spanned the 1990s. Tony Goldwyn and Minnie Driver voice Tarzan and Jane, respectively, and the adaptation re-imagines the former character’s jungle skills as a kind of snowboarding from branch to branch rather than the more traditional tree-swinging. The film was the first Tarzan feature to win an Oscar, with Phil Collins winning the Best Original Song statuette for his original composition “You’ll Be in My Heart” and the 2000 awards ceremony.
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The Legend of Tarzan is a 2016 adventure movie directed by David Yates (the director of four Harry Potter films and the State of Play BBC miniseries) and stars Alexander Skarsgård as the titular character. This is the 46th adaptation of the novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, since 1918. The movie takes place years after the events of the novel. Tarzan now lives in England with his wife Jane Porter (Margot Robbie) as John Clayton III, Lord Greystoke. However, he returned to the Congo, where he is invited as a trade emissary of Parliament. There he is a pawn in the conspiracy of the corrupt Belgian Captain Léon Rom (Christoph Waltz).
The following weapons were used in the film The Legend of Tarzan:
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Chamelot-Delvigne Model 1873
The French Chamelot-Delvigne Model 1873 is the most used revolver in the movie including Leon Rom (Christoph Waltz) and Dr. Williams (Samuel L. Jackson). Captain Moulle (Ben Chaplin) is seen with a holstered revolver at the beginning.
Chamelot-Delvigne Mle. 1873 (factory bare finish) - 11x17mmR
A Belgian officer fires his revolver at leopard men of Opar.
Dr. Williams with a holstered revolver in London.
Rom aims at Muviro (Yule Masiteng).
He encounters Jane (Margot Robbie) on the boat.
'Those are some mighty big earlobe you got there, son.' Williams aims at the Jug Eared Soldier (Richard James-Neale).
Williams' revolver on the table as the French Engineer (Cédric Weber) explains Rom's plan.
One of Rom's man holds the revolver on Jane's head.
Colt Walker
George Washington Williams (Samuel L. Jackson) uses two Colt Walkers during the night attack of the Kube village. He only used the Colts in this scene.
Colt Walker 1847 .44 caliber.
He cocks the hammers of his Colts.
He takes aim.
Schmidt-Rubin M1889
Belgian and Force Publique soldiers are mainly armed with Swiss Schmidt-Rubin M1889 straight-pull bolt action rifles. One of Rom's man uses a scoped variant that is later used by George Washington Williams (Samuel L. Jackson). Some Kuba people use captured rifles.
Schmidt-Rubin Model 1889 - 7.5x53.5mm Swiss (GP90).
Close up of a Schmidt-Rubin held by a Belgian soldier.
Several Schmidt-Rubin rifles fired by the soldiers.
Major Kerchover (Casper Crump) with the rifle.
The henchman aims the scoped variant at a gorilla.
The left side of the scoped rifle.
'Schmidt-Rubin.' Williams finds the scoped rifle.
Later he takes aim as Tarzan fights Chief Mbonga (Djimon Hounsou).
A rifle behind Captain Rom.
Turkish Mauser 1890/38
The second most used rifle that is used by Belgian soldiers and Rom's henchmen is the Turkish Mauser 1890 rifle, upgraded with a 1938 style stock and barrel. These rifles resemble the correct 1889 Belgian Mauser but it lacks the barrel jacket and has a pistol grip stock.
Turkish Mauser 1890/38 - 7.92x57mm.
A Belgian soldier marches with the rifle giving a good view of the muzzle.
Soldiers in line hold their Mausers.
The silhouette of the rifle. Note the missing 1938 style stocks.
Rom's henchman on the right with the Mauser rifle.
Later the same henchman takes aim at gorillas.
The man on the right.
Three henchmen with their Mausers over their backs.
A Kube member raises his Mauser to the air.
Another member does the same giving a good view of the shape of the magazine.
Winchester Model 1873
Dr. Williams uses a Winchester Model 1873 rifle in some scenes after the night attack of the village. He lost it after he jumped from a cliff into the jungle.
Model 1873 carbine with 20' barrel. Manufactured 1881. 44/40 WCF
Dr. Williams holds his Winchester after the attack.
The rifle over his back.
Maxim 1895
Maxim 1895s are used by Belgian, Force Publique and Dr. Williams. Some are mounted on heavy carriage with large spoked wheels, on Rom's boat and on the train with shields.
Maxim 1895 on tripod - 7.92x57mm Mauser
A Belgian soldier gets the Maxim in position.
The soldier fires the gun.
A Maxim mounted on Rom's boat.
Dr. William touches over a Maxim with shield mounted on the train.
Some Maxims in the camp in Boma.
'1886 model Maxim machine gun. This is way better than my Colt Walkers.'
Williams fires the Maxim like Lyle of The Wild Bunch.
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
Dr. Williams uses a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun after their captured the train.
J. Stevens and Company Side by Side Shotgun (Circa 1878) exposed hammers and designed to fire Black Powder shotgun shells - 12 gauge.
The barrel is seen over his back.
Full view.
He checks the shotgun.
He aims at gorilla.
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