Tarzan and the Mermaids (1948)

NR05/15/1948Action, Adventure1h 8m
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TARZAN DEFIES THE MAN-GOD'S TERROR - to Save the Queen of Pearl-Divers!

Overview

A high priest tries to force a young beauty to marry a pearl trader who is masquerading as the god Balu.

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    Johnny Weissmüller

    Tarzan

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    Brenda Joyce

    Jane

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    Linda Christian

    Mara

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    George Zucco

    Palanth, the High Priest

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    John Laurenz

    Benji

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    Andrea Palma

    Luana, Mara's Mother

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    Fernando Wagner

    Varga, the Pearl Trader

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    Gustavo Rojo

    Tiko, Mara's Fiancé

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    Edward Ashley

    Commissioner

It's Tarzan up to one of his tricks. OK! The mermaids of the title here are actually pearl divers who require Tarzan's help to topple their evil leader. Oh and said evil leader has set himself up as a false God, thus enslaving the islanders with religious fervour. Filmed at Churubusco Studios in Mexico, Mermaids is the final appearance of Johnny Weissmuller as Tarzan. It's no great send off for the man who had worn the loin cloth with distinction. It's standard fare, with the franchise looking as tired as its iconic lead actor. However, it moves along at a good clip, introduces us to the...