Tarzan and the Mermaids (Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan and the Mermaids) (1948)
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The "mermaids" are really tribal pearl divers in this diverting Tarzan adventure. Their livelihood is threatened by an evil white trader (Fernando Wagner), who sets himself up as a "god." With the help of lovely diver Linda Christian (later Mrs. Tyrone Power), Tarzan defeats the… More The "mermaids" are really tribal pearl divers in this diverting Tarzan adventure. Their livelihood is threatened by an evil white trader (Fernando Wagner), who sets himself up as a "god." With the help of lovely diver Linda Christian (later Mrs. Tyrone Power), Tarzan defeats the wicked despot, but not before several underwater battles, not the least of which involves an octopus. If the jungle settings of Tarzan and the Mermaids don't look particularly African, that's because the film was shot at the Churubusco Studios in Mexico. Mermaids represents the final appearance of Johnny Weissmuller as Tarzan. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Robert Florey
- Written By
- Edgar Rice Burroughs, Carroll Young
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Romance
PG,
- In Theaters
- May 15, 1948 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
The 12th and final time Johnny Weissmuller, the original Tarzan, played the jungle man.
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Cast
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Johnny Weissmuller
as Tarzan
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Brenda Joyce
as Jane
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Linda Christian
as Mara A Mermaid
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John Laurenz
as Benji
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George Zucco
as Palanth
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Fernando Wagner
as Varga
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Edward Ashley
as Commissioner
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Andrea Palma
as Luana
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Gustavo Rojo
as Mara's Fiance
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Matthew Boulton
as British Inspector-General
