Question 1

What special effects were used for the animal battle scenes in Tarzan and His Mate?

Accepted Answer

For the elephants vs. lions battle, traveling matte shots were used to show lions leaping onto elephants who then hurled or crushed them. Mechanical crocodiles with dye sacks simulated blood.

Question 2

Who actually directed most of Tarzan and His Mate according to Maureen O'Sullivan's recollection?

Accepted Answer

Maureen O'Sullivan recalled that James C. McKay carried out the actual direction, though he was uncredited as director and only billed as the animal director.

Question 3

What dangerous animal did Johnny Weissmuller ride for the first time on film in Tarzan and His Mate?

Accepted Answer

Johnny Weissmuller rode a black rhinoceros named Mary imported from Germany, sustaining only minor scrapes. This was the first time Tarzan rode a rhino on film.

Question 4

Which actor made their film debut as a gorilla in Tarzan and His Mate?

Accepted Answer

George Barrows made his first film role as one of the gorillas, beginning a nearly 50-year career as a leading gorilla performer and stuntman.

Question 5

How long does it take for Tarzan to first appear in Tarzan and His Mate?

Accepted Answer

Tarzan does not appear until 23 minutes into the film.

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