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Tarzan's Desert Mystery

1943Movie1 h 10 minNR

50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–30%

A nostalgic, wholesome action movie.

Good for family movie night · kids · teens

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Story

CHEER as Boy and Cheetah outwit Tarzan's captors!

A letter from Jane, who is nursing British troops, asks Tarzan's help in obtaining a malaria serum extractable from jungle plants. Tarzan and Boy set out across the desert looking for the plants. Along the way they befriend a stranded American lady magician.

Feels like

  • Vintage Adventure Serial
  • Wholesome Family Entertainment
  • Jungle Heroics
  • Nostalgic B-Movie Charm
  • Simple Quest Narrative
  • Johnny Weissmuller Era Tarzan
  • Lighthearted Mystery
  • Safe for Children

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Wilhelm Thiele
Written by
Edward T. Lowe Jr., Carroll Young
Produced by
Sol Lesser
Music by
Paul Sawtell, C. Bakaleinikoff

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 26, 1943 · 1 h 10 min · NR

Released
December 26, 1943
Runtime
1 h 10 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Action, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
10 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Tarzan's Desert Mystery?"

Questions about Tarzan's Desert Mystery

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tarzan's Desert Mystery?

FlixFlingTCM

In the United States, Tarzan's Desert Mystery streams on FlixFling and TCM. You can rent or buy it from FlixFling. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Tarzan's Desert Mystery worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6.1).

Is Tarzan's Desert Mystery okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Tarzan's Desert Mystery?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Tarzan's Desert Mystery?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for wholesome and 6 for hopefulness.