Maureen O'Sullivan bids farewell to her role as Jane in Tarzan’s New York Adventure, leaving behind a legacy of grace and strength. Meanwhile, Johnny Weissmuller takes his final swing as Tarzan in Tarzan and the Mermaids, closing the chapter on his legendary portrayal of the jungle hero.
Tarzan's New York Adventure (1942) is the sixth and final film in the Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sullivan Tarzan series produced by MGM.
In this installment, Tarzan, Jane, and their adopted son Boy face an unexpected challenge when Boy is kidnapped by a circus scout and taken to New York City. Determined to rescue him, Tarzan leaves the jungle and ventures into the bustling urban landscape, confronting modern dangers and strange customs with his primal instincts and jungle-born strength.
Tarzan and the Mermaids (1948) is the final Tarzan film starring Johnny Weissmuller in the iconic role.
In this adventure, Tarzan journeys to a remote coastal village where the native people are being oppressed by a false god and his high priest, who demand human sacrifices. Unlike the usual jungle setting, much of the action takes place along the scenic Mexican coastline, giving the film a unique visual flair. The movie is notable for its blend of tropical scenery, diving sequences, and a lighter tone compared to earlier Tarzan films.
After Maureen O'Sullivan, the role of Jane was played by Brenda Joyce in the Tarzan films. Joyce took over the role starting with Tarzan and the Leopard Woman (1946) and continued to portray Jane in a few more films, including Tarzan and the Huntress (1947) and Tarzan and the Mermaids (1948).
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Johnny Weissmuller couldn't actually yell the famous "Tarzan yell" alone.
The iconic yell was enhanced in post-production by blending Weissmuller’s voice with other sounds, including a hyena howl played backward and even a violin string being plucked.