Tarzan's Desert Mystery (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1943, Tarzan's Desert Mystery is an action and adventure film directed by Wilhelm Thiele, running about 70 minutes. “CHEER as Boy and Cheetah outwit Tarzan's captors!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A letter from Jane, who is nursing British troops, asks Tarzan's help in obtaining a malaria serum extractable from jungle plants. Tarzan and Boy set out across the desert looking for the plants. Along the way they befriend a stranded American lady magician.
Who’s in it. Tarzan's Desert Mystery stars Johnny Weissmüller as Tarzan, Johnny Sheffield as Boy, Nancy Kelly as Connie Bryce and Otto Kruger as Paul Hendrix, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Tarzan's Desert Mystery has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tarzan's Desert Mystery page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tarzan's Desert Mystery tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tarzan's Desert Mystery (1943)?
- In US, Tarzan's Desert Mystery is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tarzan's Desert Mystery worth watching?
- Tarzan's Desert Mystery holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tarzan's Desert Mystery?
- Tarzan's Desert Mystery stars Johnny Weissmüller, Johnny Sheffield, Nancy Kelly, Otto Kruger and Joe Sawyer.
- When was Tarzan's Desert Mystery released?
- Tarzan's Desert Mystery was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.