screenshots / Tarzan the Ape Man / 1943 RKO Radio Pictures

"Now Tarzan make war!"

Johnny Weissmuller stars in his seventh Tarzan film, which would also be the first with producer Sol Lesser (Tarzan the Fearless, Tarzan's Revenge) and RKO Pictures.

Johnny Sheffield returned for the fourth time in the role of Boy, however, Maureen O'Sullivan did not return as Jane as she was under contract to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

The absence of Tarzan's mate is explained in the film by a letter informing the audience that Jane has returned to the United Kingdom so as to tend to her sick mother.

Actress Frances Gifford (Zandra) previously starred as Nyoka in the 15 chapter 1941 Republic serial Jungle Girl.

Director William Thiele (The Jungle Princess) would stick around for the next film in the series: Tarzan's Desert Mystery.

Unlike previous Tarzan films, the "natives" would be portrayed by caucasian actors and extras in south seas island garb. (This type of casting would continue for several other Tarzan films made in the 1940's.)

California filming locations include Sherwood Forest, Los Angeles and Malibu Creek State Park, Calabasas.