You are here:
The New Adventures of Tarzan

The New Adventures of Tarzan

1935

Approved

Director

Edward A. Kull

Runtime

70 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

Synopsis

A feature film. Tarzan, who has returned to Africa after living in England, sets off to Guatemala in search of an old friend who may have survived a plane crash there. Also in Guatemala are Ula Vale and Major Martling who are out to find the riches of the Green Goddess. They join forces after they learn that a competitor, Raglan, has already set out ahead of them. Tarzan has to rescue everyone after they are taken prisoner. When they get to the hidden city, Tarzan finds his friend alive and the fabulous treasure.

Where to Watch

Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

1.8/10

Minimal


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The film contains no depiction of queer identities or non-heteronormative subtext. Character dynamics focus exclusively on traditional romantic pairings.

Gender Representation

Limited

Female characters primarily function as passive subjects requiring rescue. The narrative relies on the damsel in distress motif, centering male competence and leadership.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Limited

The story features a white protagonist and cast within a Western heroic framework. Indigenous populations are relegated to primitive archetypes that validate the hero's agency.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Minimal

The plot emphasizes Western ideals of discovery and the pursuit of material wealth. It lacks critique of colonial expansion or the dominance over untamed worlds.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. Characters are defined by idealized physical capability typical of the action-adventure genre.

Strengths

  • The film provides a clear, high-stakes adventure narrative centered on the search for lost friends and hidden treasures.

Areas for Improvement

  • The film relies on outdated colonial tropes and primitive archetypes for non-Western populations.
  • Female characters lack agency, serving mostly as passive figures in need of protection.
  • The narrative lacks any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or physical disabilities.

AI Analysis

The film is a product of 1930s adventure cinema that reinforces colonial-era hierarchies. It prioritizes Western agency, using exotic locales as backdrops for a Eurocentric hero's journey. The narrative structure upholds traditional social norms rather than challenging them. Gender roles are strictly defined by patriarchal tropes, while racial depictions rely on outdated archetypes. The pursuit of treasure and individualistic heroism serves to validate the protagonist's perceived superiority over the environment and its inhabitants.

How are these scores produced? →

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.