Maureen osullivan 19111998, born as maureen paula osullivan. Metro has remade its 1932 johnny weissmuller maureen o sullivan starrer, tarzan the ape man and the story is even more implausible than it was 27 years earlier. Vintage black and white, single weight, glossy stills. Aubrey smith 1932 an africanjungle lord johnny weissmuller meets jane maureen o sullivan, an english traders c. Appeared in eight films in 1932, including tarzan the ape man, her first of six lordofthejungle adventures with johnny weissmuller. Johnny weissmuller and maureen osullivan in tarzan and his mate dir. Five other tarzan films followed, the last being tarzans new york adventure 1942. Directed by cedric gibbons, it was the second in the tarzan film series and starred johnny weissmuller and maureen osullivan. Originally published in the britannica book of the year. Osullivan appeared in six movies at fox, then made three more at other movie studios. Johnny weissmuller, as tarzan, and maureen osullivan as. From the 1932 version here onwards, there would be no explanation of who tarzan is. Tarzan the ape man tarzan film, tarzan series, maureen osullivan, tarzan.
Five other tarzan films followed, the last being tarzan s new york adventure 1942. Tarzan the ape man simple english wikipedia, the free. The animal character of cheeta was created for this movie. Maureen osullivan 17 mei 1911 23 junie 1998 was n amerikaanse aktrise. Tarzan, the ape man johnny weissmuller maureen o sullivan c. This came from an estate that i purchased some contents from last week seems to be a pretty rare item it is in used condition please look at pictures and decide if this is for you this is dated 1932 please take time and check my other. Tarzan the ape man 1932 maureen osullivan as jane parker. The film does approximate some of the scenes that burroughs describes in the book with tarzan snatching jane away, wrestling a lion to protect her and sleeping outside the treehut to guard her. She was swimming naked for almost 4 minutes in tarzan and his mate. The filmmakers do some pretty impressive stuff here.
The epic tarzan series of films is regarded as one. Tarzan, the ape man was not only mgms inaugural tarzan film, but also the first to star former olympic swimming champ johnny weissmuller as the lord of the jungle strange but true. She was best known for playing jane porter in the tarzan. Tarzan the ape man tarzan escapes by richard thorpe, w. Tarzan the ape man tarzan escapes available in dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. This film was released just before the production code enforcement and included a nude swimming scene as well as janes revealing costume. The tarzan epics rank as one of the most memorable series ever made.
Apr 10, 2011 after tarzan johnny weissmuller kidnaps jane maureen o sullivan, she gradually warms to him, and when he sympathizes and returns her to her father, they do not want to part. Interspersed with other films, she went on to play jane parker in. Like play it again, sam, a famous line that never appears in the movie its credited to. Tarzan the ape man movies photo 28 x 36 cm cheetah the chimpanzee, who acted in tarzan films in the has died aged 80 in florida, his primate sanctuary says. It is the first of the six mgm tarzan movies starring johnny weissmuller and maureen osullivan. Tarzan, the ape man time april 04, 1932 tarzan, the ape man metrogoldwynmayer begins in matteroffact fashion when a young english girl named jane parker maureen osullivan arrives at the cozy hut of her father, an african trader. Cnn maureen osullivans career spanned film and stage. Irish actress, known for playing jane opposite johnny weissmuller in his tarzan films. Tarzan kidnaps jane maureen o sullivan, who later falls for him. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Mgmphotofest let a woman be a woman and a man be a manprince, gett off. Tarzan the ape man 1932 tarzan returns jane youtube.
Her life became a storybook tale when she was chosen to costar with johnny weissmuller in a series of tarzan pictures, including tarzan, the ape man 1932, the classic tarzan and his mate 1934, and four more jungle adventures. Tarzan memories ii by william armstrong tarzan the ape man starring johnny weissmuller and maureen osullivan for excellent background information on the making of this classic mgm tarzan movie and the sequel tarzan and his mate, i recommend american cinematographer magazine issues dated january and february 1987 these issues are sold on ebay. Osullivan played jane in six features between 1932 and 1942. Maureen was teamed up with olympic medallist johnny weissmuller for the first time in tarzan the ape man 1932 and she worked in a few more tarzan films, the last of which was tarzan s new york adventure 1942. Van dyke, who directed that picture and he does an admirable job here. Tarzan the ape man was followed up with a sequel, tarzan and his mate 1934. Maureen osullivan actors and actresses films as actress. Legendary film actress maureen osullivan most holy redeemer. In 1932, osullivan signed with mgm where she was immediately cast as the very sexy jane wearing a very revealing costume for the times in the international runaway hit, tarzan the ape man 1932.
She soon playedfor the first of six times the most famous role of her career, the demure but scantily clad jane, saved by and later wed to the king of the jungle in tarzan the ape man 1932. Tarzan the ape man 25mar1932 jane parker a connecticut yankee 6apr1931. Maureen osullivan, cheetah, johnny weissmuller, 1932. Comic book artists, comic artist, comic books art, robert e howard, tarzan of. Tarzan and his mate jane strips for her dad marie ruggirello. In the book, he is the son of john clayton, lord greystoke, a british heir who is abandoned on the coast of africa with his wife. The johnny weissmuller tarzan movies are probably the most famous of all the different versions that have been made of the famous jungle dweller. Maureen osullivan, irishborn american actress born may 17, 1911, boyle, county roscommon, ire. The film is loosely based on burroughs novel tarzan of the apes from. O sullivan appeared in six movies at fox, then made three more at other movie studios. She soon playedfor the first of six timesthe most famous role of her career, the demure but scantily clad jane, saved by and later wed to the king of the jungle in tarzan the ape man 1932. Maureen paula osullivan 17 may 1911 23 june 1998 was an irishamerican actress. Tarzan the ape man and especially tarzan and his mate make space for. The secret nude tarzan scene you never knew about wacky.
Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of the best movies ever made only at tcm. Jane became one of the most iconic figures in film history. The tarzan collection complete and unabridged including. In tarzan the ape man, its an incredibly dependable distress call. Johnny weissmuller, maureen osullivan, tarzan of the apes. Maureen osullivans place in film history unfortunately has been relegated to that of an animalskin. May 18, 2018 tarzan johnny weissmuller jane maureen osullivan harry neil hamilton released by mgm directed by w. Her real name was maureen osullivan and although it is said that she was irritated at times about the repeated references to her as tarzans jane, she later accepted it as a folkloric signature. Because we love classic cinema tarzan the ape man facebook. This was no quick flash where you were not certain what you had seen. That kind of sums up the dynamics of 1932s tarzan, the ape man, which stars an incredibly hulking johnny weissmuller as tarzan and maureen osullivan as the gorgeous accidental feminist who finds true love with youknowwho in the jungle. O sullivan was signed by mgm in 1932, where she would remain for the next decade. Eldest son, michael, was killed in a 1958 plane crash while taking flying lessons.
It is based on edgar rice burroughs book tarzan of the apes. Osullivan appeared in her first tarzan adventure, tarzan, the ape man 1932. She is a pleasant character and one not easily startled. Tarzan and his mate jane strips for her dad youtube. That kind of sums up the dynamics of 1932s tarzan, the ape man, which stars an incredibly hulking johnny weissmuller as tarzan and maureen o sullivan as the gorgeous accidental feminist who finds true love with youknowwho in the jungle. Tarzan s new york adventure may1942 jane tarzan s secret treasure 1dec1941. Tarzan the ape man widescreen, subtitled, dolby on tcm shop. Tarzan the ape man the first in the johnny weissmuller series of tarzan films, with maureen o sullivan as jane, and neil hamilton as his rival for her. Tarzan the ape man 1932 maureen o sullivan as jane parker. Interspersed with other films, she went on to play jane parker in five more tarzan movies, earning burroughs. Two years later osullivan was cast with weissmuller in tarzan the ape man, the film based on the books by edgar rice burroughs.
As the movie john carter arrives in theaters, here are 11 of the most wellknown adaptations of other edgar rice burroughs books. Johnny weissmuller and maureen osullivan in tarzan and. One of her big early roles was playing jane opposite a loinclothed johnny weissmuller in 1932s tarzan the ape man, a film that also marked the debut of cheeta the chimpanzee. Description johnny weissmuller and maureen osullivan in tarzan and his mate publicity stills mgm, 1934. Filmography for maureen osullivan turner classic movies. In 1932, she signed a contract with metrogoldwynmayer. Johnny weissmuller e maureen osullivan em cena do filme tarzan johnny weissmuller as tarzan and maureen osullivan as jane parker in tarzan the ape man colorized photo portrait of maureen osullivan and johnny weissmuller in tarzan and his mate directed by cedric gibbons and jack conway, 1934. Photo of johnny weismuller tarzan and maureen o sullivan, jane, and a poster print from the movie tazans secret treasure. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. Jun 01, 2019 she played the role of jane parker who was rescued by tarzan. In 1932, maureen was teamed up with olympic medal winner johnny weissmuller for the first time in tarzan the ape man 1932. Maureen osullivan, enid markey, brenda joyce, andie macdowell, jane march and others. In 1934, maureen osullivan shocked movie audiences by appearing completely naked on the big screen.
Aubrey smith arrive in a remote jungle to search for a mythical elephant graveyard. The talented actress had lead or starring roles in 48 films between 1930 and 1940 she was literally the busiest actor in hollywood. Tarzan the ape man is a 1932 jungle adventure tarzan movie. Tarzan and his mate perform an underwater ballet with jane naked. Details about maureen osullivan w s van dyke neil hamilton candid mgm tarzan ape man photo. Tarzan the ape man and tarzan and his mate were the first two adaptations of the edgar rice burroughs novels featuring johnny weissmu. Cnn actress maureen osullivan of tarzan fame dead at. Maureen osullivan appeared as jane in six tarzan films. Some of the footage in the first tarzan talkie is comically datedscenes of the british adventurers seem superimposed over stock footage of. Maureen osullivan in tarzan and his mate somehow, with all the focus on the swimming scene, the parts of the movie with jane running around in her loincloth got left in all the versions. Phoenix, arizona cnn irishborn actress maureen osullivan, who rose to fame in the 1930s playing jane in several tarzan movies, died monday night at the age of. Aubrey smith, forrester harvey, johnny sheffield, henry stephenson, henry wilcoxon, reginald owen, tom conway, brenda joyce, cedric gibbons, kurt.
Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Maureen osullivan w s van dyke neil hamilton candid mgm tarzan ape man photo. Tarzan the ape man year 1932 director w s van dyke maureen o. Tarzan johnny weissmuller and jane maureen osullivan a film with a sweetly charming romanticism. Theres a moment in tarzan and his mate when the latest white hunter to visit the ape man s domain finally grows weary of watching the scantily clad jane parker maureen. Maureen osullivans career spanned film and stage cnn leading lady maureen osullivan may have been best known for her role as jane in the johnny weissmuller tarzan movies, but she built. After tarzan johnny weissmuller kidnaps jane maureen osullivan, she gradually warms to him, and when he sympathizes and returns her to her father, they do not want to part. Tarzan, the ape man 1932 ivoryseeking explorers harry holt neil hamilton and james parker c. Tarzan s secret adventure and tarzan s new york adventure maureen osullivan tarzan and jane tarzan of the apes susan sullivan old movies great movies tarzan actors tarzan johnny weissmuller old movie stars. Tarzan the ape man tarzan and his mate tarzan escapes tarzan finds a son. Johnny weissmuller and maureen osullivan in tarzan and his mate 1934. Maureen osullivan s imdb page shows 97 acting credits from 19301994 this page will rank 50 maureen osullivan movies from best to worst in six different sortable columns of information. Beverly garland replaced midscene in the neanderthal man 1953.
Its not hard to understand why heres a movie with a pair of magnetic central. Few hollywood movies before or since have transmitted such a feeling of lovers at play as tarzan the ape man and tarzan and his matea rare cinematic portrait of a marriage that works and the version of edgar rice burroughss novel. Tarzan the ape man is a 1932 precode american action adventure film released by metrogoldwynmayer featuring edgar rice burroughs famous jungle hero tarzan and starring johnny weissmuller, neil hamilton, c. Every little boy has belted that out at least once during a rambunctious play session. Johnny weissmuller, as tarzan, and maureen o sullivan as jane parker, in a promotional portrait for tarzan the ape man, directed by w. It turns out that there are stories withing stories surrounding this scene. Johnny weissmuller, maureen osullivan, tarzan of the apes edward boensnes. I got excited every time tarzan let it loose because it meant more animals.
This is an original, vintage 8x10 photo issued by mgm studio for the film classic tarzan the ape man. Get biography information about maureen osullivan on. Some of the footage in the first tarzan talkie is comically datedscenes of the british adventurers seem superimposed over stock footage of tribesmen and african vistas. The original tarzan movies with johnny weissmuller, olympic swimmer and overall good actor and the original jane gorgeous maureen osullivan, was just a. After several roles there and at other movie studios, she was chosen by irving thalberg to appear as jane parker in tarzan the ape man, opposite costar johnny weissmuller. Osullivan was signed by mgm in 1932, where she would remain for the next decade. Jan 19, 2011 johnny weissmuller, maureen osullivan, tarzan of the apes edward boensnes.
In the original tarzan book by edgar rice burroughs, jane was american and named jane porter, hailing from baltimore. While maureen osullivan is fondly remembered as jane of the tarzan movies, she also was a major star with mgm during the 1930s. Johnny weissmuller, as tarzan, and maureen osullivan as jane parker, in a promotional portrait for tarzan the ape man, directed by w. Maureen osullivan 19111998 was an irishamerican actress best known for playing jane in the tarzan series of films starring johnny weissmuller. Tarzan and the ape man was mgm trying to capitalize on the success of the film trader horn director w. Tarzan johnny weissmuller, jane maureen osullivan, harry.
Maureen osullivan talks about groucho marx and cheetah duration. Tarzan collection 12 films 7dvd box set tarzan escapes tarzan the ape man tarzan and his mate tarzan finds a son. Tarzan the ape man year 1932 director w s van dyke maureen o sullivan johnny weissmuller based upon edgar rice burroughs book ho. Maureen o sullivan, cheetah, johnny weissmuller, 1932. In the novel and previous film adaptions, the main character was ostensibly. Osullivan played a british woman named jane parker in the tarzan movie. Sep, 2015 tarzan and the ape man was mgm trying to capitalize on the success of the film trader horn director w. Tarzan and his mate is a 1934 american precode action adventure film based on the tarzan character created by edgar rice burroughs. Was granted a papal dispensation to marry the divorced john farrow in 1936. Maureen osullivan, 87, the film actress who appeared in the classics, won fame as tarzan s jungle mate, jane, and was the reallife mother of seven children, including actress mia farrow, died. Biography for maureen osullivan turner classic movies. Tarzan the ape man jane parker 1932 the big shot doris thompson 1931 skyline kathleen kearny 1931.
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