Question 1

Why is 'Boy' absent from Tarzan and the Mermaids?

Accepted Answer

The film explains that Boy is 'away at school.' In reality, Johnny Sheffield's RKO contract was not renewed, and he signed with Monogram Pictures to star as 'Bomba.'

Question 2

Which famous cliff-diving location was used in both Tarzan and the Mermaids and an Elvis Presley film?

Accepted Answer

The same Mexican cliff-diving location seen in this film was later used in the Elvis Presley vehicle Fun in Acapulco (1963).

Question 3

How many Tarzan films did Johnny Weissmuller star in, and what was his other iconic role?

Accepted Answer

Weissmuller starred as Tarzan in 11 films and also played Jungle Jim in 13 feature films and a 1950s TV series.

Question 4

Why was Tarzan and the Mermaids the last Tarzan film for Johnny Weissmuller?

Accepted Answer

Weissmuller wanted more money to continue, but producer Sol Lesser felt he was out of shape and hired Lex Barker as replacement.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in Tarzan and the Mermaids?

Accepted Answer

A high priest tries to force a young beauty to marry a pearl trader masquerading as the god Balu.

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