Tarzan, the Ape Man (1959 film)

The plot of the film reprises that of the 1932 version, with James Parker (Robert Douglas), Harry Holt (Cesare Danova) and Parker's daughter Jane (Joanna Barnes) on an expedition in Africa in which they encounter Tarzan (Denny Miller), a wild man raised by apes. Various adventures ensue. ==Cast==

• Denny Miller as Tarzan • Cesare Danova as Harry Holt • Joanna Barnes as Jane Parker • Robert Douglas as Colonel James Parker • Thomas Yangha as Riano (uncredited) ==Production==

The film was made at the same time as another Tarzan film, ''Tarzan's Greatest Adventure produced by Sy Weintraub. MGM had kept the remake rights to the 1932 Tarzan the Ape Man'', enabling them to make this film. The rights to the bulk of the Tarzan stories were owned by Weintraub. ==Box office==

According to MGM records the film earned $660,000 in the US and Canada and $1,050,000 elsewhere resulting in a profit of $92,000. ==Musical score and soundtrack==

The film score was composed, arranged and conducted by Shorty Rogers and the soundtrack album was released on the MGM label in 1960 as Shorty Rogers Meets Tarzan. Reception The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow says "Although there are many short solos, the emphasis is on the dense and frequently exciting ensembles. The music, which is heard here in full-length form (unlike in the movie, where it is often buried behind the action), sounds quite self-sufficient apart from the action". Track listing All compositions by Shorty Rogers • "The Elephant Walk" – 3:25 • "Les Barbaros" – 1:40 • "Paradise Found" – 3:05 • "Trapped" – 1:55 • "Los Primitivos" – 2:14 • "Oomgawa" – 3:15 • "Tarzanic Suite" – 17:34 Personnel • Shorty Rogers – flugelhorn, arranger, conductor • Buddy Childers, Don Fagerquist, Ollie Mitchell, Al Porcino – trumpet • Harry Betts, Frank Rosolino – trombone • Bob Enevoldsen – valve trombone • Marshall Cram – bass trombone • Bud Shank – flute, alto saxophone • Bill Perkins – flute, tenor saxophone • Bob Cooper – oboe, tenor saxophone • Bill Holman – tenor saxophone • Bill Hood – tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone • Chuck Gentry – baritone saxophone • Pete Jolly – piano • Buddy Clark, Joe Mondragon – bass • Frank Capp – drums • Frank Guerrero – timbales • Modesto Durán, Rafael Rosario – congas • Chacho González – bongos ==References==