Trivia

In Tarzan and the Huntress (1947), Johnny Weissmuller in his 11th outing and next-to-lasting outing as Tarzan. Brenda Joyce makes the third of five appearances as Jane, and Johnny Sheffield marks his eighth and final appearance as Boy. The director Kurt Neumann helms the third of his four pairings with Tarzan.

Cheetah opens and closes this movie and, although appearing in all 12 Tarzan movies, occupying a lot of screen time, and often stealing the show, is never named in the credits.

After performing as "Tanya Rawlins" in Tarzan and the Huntress (1947), Patricia Morison, disillusioned with Hollywood, turned to the Broadway stage to use her fine singing voice and acting talents with starring roles in---Kiss Me Kate, The King and I, and Kismet. About her costar, she said: "Johnny was beautiful to watch, whether just standing or gracefully swimming."

While Tarzan and the Huntress (1947) used stock footage for many African scenes, there were animals on the set. Patricia said: "I remember the chimp going berserk, tearing around the set trying to beat up the crew. We had to hide in our cars until he calmed down. They also used an old MGM lion. It was very hot on the set, so the big stage doors were opened to let in air. Then suddenly, the lion disappeared. We found him walking down La Cienega Boulevard with people fleeing in all directions."

Johnny Sheffield was 16 when Tarzan and the Huntress (1947) was released. Producer Sol Lesser thought he had outgrown the role of a cute boy, so the character did not appear in further films.

Johnny Weissmuller, having worked out and dieted, reported for Tarzan and the Huntress (1947) looking more fit than he had in years.