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Tarzan of the Apes

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A female ape takes to mothering the orphaned boy (Tarzan) and raises him over the course of many years until a rescue mission is finally launched and the search party combs the jungle for the long-time missing Lord Greystoke. But then, one…

DirectorScott Sidney
WritersLois Weber·Fred Miller
ProducerWilliam Parsons

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Cast · Directed by Scott Sidney

ELElmo Lincoln
Elmo Lincoln
Tarzan
EMEnid Markey
Enid Markey
Jane Porter
GGGordon Griffith
Gordon Griffith
Young Tarzan
TBTrue Boardman
True Boardman
John Clayton - Lord Greystoke
KKKathleen Kirkham
Kathleen Kirkham
Alice Clayton - Lady Greystoke
GFGeorge B. French
George B. French
Binns - a Sailor
CKColin Kenny
Colin Kenny
Greystoke's Nephew
TJThomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Prof. Porter
BT
Bessie Toner
Bar Maid
JW
Jack Wilson
Captain of the Fuwalda
LMLouis Morrison
Louis Morrison
Innkeeper
EPEugene Pallette
Eugene Pallette

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Tarzan of the Apes — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Tarzan of the Apes?

Tarzan of the Apes is streaming on MGM+, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Tarzan of the Apes on Netflix?

No, Tarzan of the Apes is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on MGM+ and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.

Is Tarzan of the Apes on Amazon Prime Video?

Tarzan of the Apes isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Tarzan of the Apes for free?

Tarzan of the Apes is available to stream free (with ads) on Public Domain Movies and Fawesome in United States.

Is there a sequel to Tarzan of the Apes?

Yes — Tarzan of the Apes is followed by The Romance of Tarzan (1918) in the Tarzan (Elmo Lincoln) Collection.

Is there a prequel to Tarzan of the Apes?

Tarzan of the Apes is the first film in the Tarzan (Elmo Lincoln) Collection.

Is Tarzan of the Apes part of a trilogy?

Yes — Tarzan of the Apes is part of a trilogy, alongside The Romance of Tarzan (1918) and The Adventures of Tarzan (1921).

How many movies are in the Tarzan (Elmo Lincoln) Collection?

There are 3 films in the Tarzan (Elmo Lincoln) Collection: Tarzan of the Apes (1918), The Romance of Tarzan (1918) and The Adventures of Tarzan (1921).