Review of Tarzan and the Green Goddess (1938) by Peter H — 29 Jul 2012
TARZAN AND THE GREEN GODDESSS [1938]: Cut together form the 1935 Edgar Rice Burroughs (the creator of Tarzan) produced serial THE NEW ADVENTURES OF TARZAN; the condensed 1938 version TARZAN AND THE GREEN GODDESS sees Chapters 2 to 12 of the serial joined together at such a brisk pace in 72 minutes it makes for some light entertainment. Set in Guatemala with stock footage of African Mammals thrown in for good measure, Tarzan and his group of travellers are on the search for The Green Goddess idol of a "primitive" tribe that has been stolen by Stock Villains for the idols explosive formula hidden inside.
Complete with what can be view as highlight reel of all the "good" moments from the 1935 serial including Tarzan fighting lions in Guatemala (ah Sigh), the comic relief character saying that he was attacked by a thousand turtles (don't ask) & Herman Brix as the title role whose Tarzan cry goes a little something like this "Ahhhh MannnnnnnnnGieeEEEEEEEEEEE!!" . It's Schlocky, Campy and in parts so un-pc. My rating is a simple 40%.
This review of Tarzan and the Green Goddess (1938) was written by Peter H on 29 Jul 2012.
Tarzan and the Green Goddess has generally received negative reviews.
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