IMDB link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0025862/?ref_=nv_sr_1
IMDB rating: 7,7
Director: Jack Conway, Cedric Gibbons
Main Cast: Johnny Weissmuller, Maureen O'Sullivan, Neil Hamilton, Paul Cavanagh
"Considered by many the best of the Johnny Weissmuller Tarzan films, and arguably the best of any Tarzan movies, Tarzan and His Mate is also amazingly adult. Certainly it is the sexiest and it's not just because of the famous nude swimming scene, several other near-nude moments, and Jane's rather scanty wardrobe. It also has to do with the manner in which Tarzan and Jane relate to each other. Their words don't necessarily tell us anything, but the way they look at and handle each other indicates that theirs is a healthily erotic relationship. Mate also has a much better script than is usual for the series, with some very compelling moments involving Jane's commitment to Tarzan and their way of life. There's also plenty of action and adventure. Modern audiences may find some of the special effects quite dated, but if one can look past that, the sequences themselves are quite exciting. Director Jack Conway (who took over from credited Cedric Gibbons) does a sterling job, creating a tremendous amount of tension and suspense throughout, but finding time to concentrate on character development as well. Weissmuller, though somewhat limited as an actor, is in his element here and turns in one of his finest performances. But it's Maureen O'Sullivan who walks away with the acting honors; her work here is wonderful, much more detailed and nuanced than one expects in a 'jungle flick'. Tarzan and His Mate would be worth seeing even with a lesser actress, but with O'Sullivan it becomes required viewing. - http://www.allmovie.com/movie/tarzan-and-his-mate-v48678
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