Tarzan Finds a Son! (1939)

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A young couple die in a plane crash in the jungle. Their son is found by Tarzan and Jane who name him Boy and raise him as their own. Five years later a search party comes to find the young heir to millions of dollars. Jane agrees, against Tarzan's will, to lead them to civilization.

Introduction
"Tarzan Finds a Son!" is an American experience film checking out the exciting life of Tarzan and Jane, very first displayed in 1939. Directed by Richard Thorpe, the movie includes Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sullivan in the lead functions. It takes audiences on an exhilarating experience as this renowned couple experiences a plane crash website and rescues an infant, whom they call Boy.

Plot Summary
The movie begins with a plane going down over Tarzan's African jungle home. The only survivor, an infant, is found by Tarzan (Johnny Weissmuller) and Jane (Maureen O'Sullivan). They choose to raise the young boy as their own and affectionately name him Boy. Five years later on, the delighted family lives in seclusion, with Tarzan mentor Boy the methods of the jungle while Jane teaches him English and presents him to civilization elements through the couple of books they have.

Nevertheless, their tranquil life is quickly interrupted when an expedition led by Sir Thomas Lancing (Ian Hunter) and his child Austin (Henry Stephenson) show up in the jungle. They are looking for the crash wreckage and the missing out on successor to the Lancing fortune-- the exact same boy Tarzan and Jane are raising.

Dispute and Escalation
Finding that the young boy, Boy, is the Lancings' legal heir puts Tarzan and Jane in a quandary. Jane thinks that Boy deserves an opportunity to go back to civilization and accept his rightful inheritance. In contrast, Tarzan insists that the jungle is a better place for Boy to mature.

In parallel, the selfish Austin plans to kill Boy to become the sole beneficiary. On the other hand, Cheetah, Tarzan's chimpanzee friend, overhears Austin's homicidal plan. A fight occurs as Tarzan battles to secure his adopted kid, proving that the jungle, with its perils, also cultivates commitment, nerve, and resourcefulness.

Resolution
In true Tarzan style, the film reaches a climax filled with action and adventure. After a series of interesting chase sequences and battles, Tarzan and Jane handle to save Boy from Austin's evil intents. Sir Thomas Lancing, realizing his son's malevolence, chooses it would be best for Boy to remain in the jungle with Tarzan and Jane instead of going back to the world of greed and deceit in civilization.

Conclusion
"Tarzan Finds a Son!" represents a considerable addition to the Tarzan movie series, adding a new character to the jungle household and more taking a look at Tarzan and Jane's relationship. Its themes of household, nerve, and the clash between civilization and wild nature come to life in the middle of the awesome actions and amazing jungle settings. It blurs the limits between nature and civilization and looks into concerns of familial bonds and rightful inheritance.

Top Cast

  • Johnny Weissmüller (small)
    Johnny Weissmüller
    Tarzan
  • Maureen O'Sullivan (small)
    Maureen O'Sullivan
    Jane Parker
  • Johnny Sheffield (small)
    Johnny Sheffield
    Boy
  • Ian Hunter (small)
    Ian Hunter
    Austin Lancing
  • Henry Stephenson (small)
    Henry Stephenson
    Sir Thomas Lancing
  • Frieda Inescort (small)
    Frieda Inescort
    Mrs. Lancing
  • Henry Wilcoxon (small)
    Henry Wilcoxon
    Mr. 'Sandee' Sande
  • Laraine Day (small)
    Laraine Day
    Mrs. Richard Lancing
  • Morton Lowry (small)
    Morton Lowry
    Richard Lancing
  • Gavin Muir (small)
    Gavin Muir
    Pilot (uncredited)