Per historian Ed Hulse in the Film Detective blu-ray audio commentary, there was never a feature version of this title. It was originally a 15-chapter serial released during 1921-22, and was reissued in a 10-chapter version in 1928. The 65 minute version is actually a collection of odd reels from both releases (but not including chapter one) that a company compiled for video release in the 'eighties. As a result this version can't be judged as other than a sampling of what the original may have been.
Another reviewer unfairly castigates Lincoln's acting. Well, there really was no acting required other than to look strong. Lillian Worth, who plays Queen La of Opar, did deserve criticism since some of her histrionics are risible and of the type in lampoons of silent films.
Some of the animal handling is disturbing in a era before the ASPCA began monitoring animal cruelty in films. And some of the actor stunts and interaction with the lions looked very dangerous.
For Tarzan fans this is an interesting curiosity, and the complete serial has been discovered and due to be released on video.
Another reviewer unfairly castigates Lincoln's acting. Well, there really was no acting required other than to look strong. Lillian Worth, who plays Queen La of Opar, did deserve criticism since some of her histrionics are risible and of the type in lampoons of silent films.
Some of the animal handling is disturbing in a era before the ASPCA began monitoring animal cruelty in films. And some of the actor stunts and interaction with the lions looked very dangerous.
For Tarzan fans this is an interesting curiosity, and the complete serial has been discovered and due to be released on video.
