
Tarzan and Jane are to sail for England. They are attacked by natives and Tarzan is believed to have been killed.

Bess Meredyth, Wilfred Lucas, Edgar Rice Burroughs
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Stepping back into the nascent days of cinema, when flickering images and orchestral scores wove narratives without spoken word, we encounter The Romance of Tarzan. Released in 1918, this silent film offered audiences a captivating continuation of the iconic jungle lord’s saga, following the success of its predece...

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Wilfred Lucas

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" Stepping back into the nascent days of cinema, when flickering images and orchestral scores wove narratives without spoken word, we encounter The Romance of Tarzan. Released in 1918, this silent film offered audiences a captivating continuation of the iconic jungle lord’s saga, following the success of its predecessor. It’s a fascinating artifact, not merely for its historical significance as an early adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ enduring creation, but also for its ambitious attempt ..."


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