This is the most iconic period, defined by Weissmuller’s swimming champion physique, the famous yell, and Jane as a constant companion. These films sacrificed Burroughs’s prose for action and jungle romance.
While many actors played the role, Olympic swimmer Johnny Weissmuller remains the most famous. His 12-film run at MGM and RKO defined the character's iconic "Tarzan yell" and simplified English. All Tarzan Movies (Best to Worst) - IMDb tarzan movie list