Tarzan and His Mate (1934) in Color — Starring Johnny Weissmüller & Maureen O'Sullivan

Tarzan and His Mate (1934) — Buy This Classic in Color

Discover Tarzan and His Mate, the 1934 adventure spectacle starring Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O’Sullivan, now available as a professionally colorized version. Own this classic movie in color as a DRM-free MP4 digital download for just €15.00.

Plot Summary

Deep in the heart of the African jungle, far beyond the reach of civilization, Tarzan and Jane have built themselves a paradise — a soaring treehouse home high in the canopy where they live in idyllic, uninhibited harmony with the apes, elephants, and wild creatures who are their family and their friends. Their days are filled with swimming in crystal pools, swinging through the treetops with effortless grace, and sharing a passionate, physically uninhibited love that makes Jane’s former life in England seem like a distant, pale dream. This spectacular, unspoiled paradise is shattered when Harry Holt, Jane’s former suitor and the man who first brought her to Africa, returns to the jungle with a new expedition partner, the suave, polished, and utterly ruthless Martin Arlington. Their stated purpose is to find the legendary Elephant’s Graveyard — a mythical place deep in the most forbidden jungle territory where generations of elephants have gone to die, leaving behind an unimaginable fortune in ivory tusks worth millions. Holt still carries a torch for Jane and harbors genuine hope that he can convince her to abandon her primitive jungle life, put on civilized clothes, and return with him to England, tempting her with beautiful dresses, French perfume, and memories of the comforts she left behind. But the real danger comes from Arlington, a smooth-talking, cold-blooded opportunist who privately views both Tarzan and the elephants as obstacles to be eliminated — he will lie, cheat, steal, and ultimately kill to reach that ivory, and he has no intention of letting a half-naked ape-man stand between him and a fortune. Jane finds herself genuinely torn for the first time — the beautiful dresses and perfumes stir old memories, and Holt’s sincere affection for her is touching — but her love for Tarzan and the free, authentic life they have built together runs deeper than any silk gown or bottled fragrance. When Arlington’s insatiable greed finally drives him to betray everyone, triggering catastrophic consequences that put the entire safari in mortal danger from hostile tribal warriors, rampaging animals, and the jungle itself, Tarzan must unleash the full fury of his extraordinary power — battling lions, crocodiles, and human treachery in a series of spectacular, breathtaking action sequences — to protect Jane, the elephant herd, and the jungle paradise Arlington’s greed threatens to destroy forever. This classic movie is universally regarded as the greatest Tarzan film ever made, a pre-Code adventure spectacle of unmatched energy, romance, and breathtaking excitement.

Cast & Crew

Director: Cedric Gibbons, Jack Conway

Stars: Johnny Weissmuller, Maureen O’Sullivan, Neil Hamilton, Paul Cavanagh, Forrester Harvey, Nathan Curry, Paul Porcasi, Everett Brown, Yola d’Avril

Johnny Weissmuller is the definitive, unsurpassable screen Tarzan, bringing an extraordinary combination of genuine Olympic-champion athleticism, natural animal grace, childlike innocence, and surprising emotional depth to a character who communicates more through physical expression and primal instinct than through words. Maureen O’Sullivan is a revelation as Jane, creating a woman who is not merely Tarzan’s companion but his passionate equal — brave, sensual, fiercely loyal, and completely at home in the jungle in ways that make her rejection of civilization entirely convincing. Neil Hamilton brings sympathetic complexity to Holt, a man whose genuine feelings for Jane are complicated by his complicity in Arlington’s dangerous scheme. Paul Cavanagh is smoothly despicable as the ruthless Arlington.

Why Buy This Classic in Color?

Tarzan and His Mate was originally filmed in black and white, its lush jungle settings, spectacular animal sequences, daring underwater swimming scenes, and massive, breathtaking action setpieces all captured in MGM’s finest, most lavish photography. This professionally colorized restoration brings frame-by-frame precision to the dense, verdant tropical landscapes, the sparkling blue jungle rivers and crystal pools, the rich brown earth and golden savanna, and the powerful, athletic physicality of Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O’Sullivan. The colorized version adds breathtaking natural beauty and tropical wonder to this restored classic film, transforming the jungle into the living, vibrant paradise it was always meant to be. Now also available in colour.

Buy Tarzan and His Mate in color today for just €15.00. Your DRM-free MP4 download is available for instant access.

Historical Significance

Tarzan and His Mate is universally regarded as the finest Tarzan film ever made, the definitive screen interpretation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ iconic creation, and one of the greatest adventure films produced during Hollywood’s pre-Code era. Its frank, uninhibited depiction of the Tarzan-Jane relationship, its spectacular, groundbreaking stunt work and animal sequences that remain impressive by any era’s standards, and its massive, world-class MGM production values made it a worldwide sensation upon release. The film pushed boundaries of sexual frankness and physical content so far that it became one of the primary catalysts for the strict enforcement of the Hollywood Production Code later in 1934, which permanently changed what American films could show. Through colorization, this pinnacle of adventure cinema is preserved for modern audiences who can experience the spectacle, romance, and untamed energy that made it legendary.

Technical Details

• Format: MP4 digital download
• Resolution: HD restored
• Colorized: Professionally colorized from original black and white
• Audio: Original mono restored
• Runtime: Approximately 104 minutes
• DRM-free: Yes — watch on any device
• Instant download: Available immediately after purchase
• Price: €15.00

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Movie-Specific Questions

Q: Is this considered the best Tarzan film?
A: Yes, Tarzan and His Mate is universally regarded by critics, fans, and film historians as the greatest Tarzan film ever made. Its unmatched combination of spectacular action, passionate romantic chemistry, lavish production values, and pre-Code frankness set a standard that no subsequent Tarzan film has equaled.

Q: Is this a pre-Code film?
A: Yes, released in early 1934 before the strict enforcement of the Hollywood Production Code, this was one of the last and most daring major pre-Code films. Its frank, uninhibited content was a key factor in triggering the stricter censorship that would govern Hollywood for the next thirty years.

Q: How does colorization enhance this jungle adventure?
A: Colorization transforms the jungle into the breathtaking tropical paradise the story demands — lush green canopy, sparkling blue rivers, golden savanna, rich brown earth, and vibrant wildlife create an immersive visual experience that matches the film’s spectacular, larger-than-life adventure.

Digital Download Questions

Q: What format is the download?
A: The film is delivered as an MP4 file compatible with virtually any device or media player.

Q: Is there DRM on the file?
A: No. The download is completely DRM-free so you can watch it on any device without restrictions.

Q: How quickly can I watch after purchase?
A: Your download link is available instantly after payment, so you can start watching within minutes.

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