COMICS, OLD-TIME RADIO and OTHER COOL STUFF: Random Thoughts about pre-digital Pop Culture, covering subjects such as pulp fiction, B-movies, comic strips, comic books and old-time radio. WRITTEN BY TIM DEFOREST. EDITED BY MELVIN THE VELOCIRAPTOR. New content published every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Edgar Rice Burroughs Mini-Podcast #6: Tarzan's Magic Fountain
Tim DeForest does a brief review of the 1948 film Tarzan's Magic Fountain.
Thanks for this review! Watched this one just two weeks ago. Part of my month-long Tarzan film fest--hey, gotta do something while cooped up. While Weissmuller remains my all-time favorite Tarzan, Lex Barker was excellent in the role. Having Brenda Joyce continue in her role as Jane lends a continuity to the series--but Lex seems a lot closer to her in age than Johnny. I agree that the antics of Chita tend to be overdone, not only here but in many other films in the franchise. And the entire "Fountain of Youth" premise could have been taken much farther. Still and all, this was a good debut film for Lex as Tarzan. Excellent commentary!
Thanks for this review! Watched this one just two weeks ago. Part of my month-long Tarzan film fest--hey, gotta do something while cooped up. While Weissmuller remains my all-time favorite Tarzan, Lex Barker was excellent in the role. Having Brenda Joyce continue in her role as Jane lends a continuity to the series--but Lex seems a lot closer to her in age than Johnny. I agree that the antics of Chita tend to be overdone, not only here but in many other films in the franchise. And the entire "Fountain of Youth" premise could have been taken much farther. Still and all, this was a good debut film for Lex as Tarzan. Excellent commentary!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed the podcast and, as always, I appreciate your always insightful comments.
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