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The Son of Tarzan

Name: The Son of Tarzan
Director: Harry Revier, Arthur J. Flaven
Released: 1920
Duration: 248 min

Representation Score

0.7/10

Minimal

1920

Director

Harry Revier, Arthur J. Flaven

Runtime

248 minutes

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The film is a product of the early silent era, adhering to the foundational genre clichés of 1920. It prioritizes a Western-centric adventure narrative that lacks depth in reflecting multiple aspects of diversity. Characters are almost exclusively European, limiting the racial and cultural scope of the story despite its African setting. The plot relies on traditional rescue arcs and patriarchal heroism. Ultimately, the film functions as a standard adventure piece that reinforces the social and narrative conventions of its time rather than challenging them.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Son of Tarzan have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a traditional romantic relationship between Jack and Meriem. There are no characters with non-straight or non-cisgender identities, nor any narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Son of Tarzan portray gender?

Limited

Meriem plays a central role, but her character is defined by her status as a captive. The resolution involves patriarchal figures saving the day, reinforcing traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Son of Tarzan?

Limited

Set in the African jungle, the narrative focuses on European characters. ability to act is held entirely by Western protagonists, using the African setting as a backdrop for adventure.

How does The Son of Tarzan represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story follows early adventure cinema by presenting Western characters as the main drivers of action. It reinforces standard adventure archetypes without offering anti-colonial perspectives.

Does The Son of Tarzan include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not include characters dealing with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent conditions.

Present on Screen

The film offers a classic, foundational adventure narrative centered on the established Tarzan mythos.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks racial diversity, centering ability to act entirely on Western characters within an African setting.
Gender roles are limited by traditional clichés, often defining female characters through their status as captives.
The story lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or neurodivergent experiences.

Official Synopsis

Tarzan's son Jack is kidnapped from England by his old enemy Paulovich. Jack escapes into the African jungle where he meets Meriem, a European girl held captive. Freeing her, he falls in love but she's sought by Paulovich. Then Tarzan arrives with Jane to save the day!

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