James Parker — Tarzan the Ape Man Character Profile

About James Parker

Jane's father and ivory expedition leader.

James Parker — Character Profile

Alignment

Neutral

Species

Human

Abilities

Exploration, Ivory trading, Leadership, Protection, Endurance

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 6/10
• Charisma: 5/10
• Morality: 7/10
• Influence: 5/10

Character Facts

Played by

C. Aubrey Smith

Appears in

Tarzan the Ape Man (1932)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• James Parker — Professional Co-Leader — Harry Holt (Neil Hamilton)

  Co-leaders of the ivory expedition navigating African terrain.

• James Parker — Narrative Rescuer — Tarzan (Johnny Weissmüller)

  Tarzan intervenes to save James Parker and his party from wild animals.

• James Parker — Conflict Wild Threat — Ape (Ray Corrigan)

  Ape represents the hostile, untamed nature threatening the expedition.

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• Tarzan (Johnny Weissmüller)
• Jane Parker (Maureen O'Sullivan)
• Harry Holt (Neil Hamilton)
• Mrs. Cutten (Doris Lloyd)
• Beamish (Forrester Harvey)
• Ape (Ray Corrigan)
• Riano (Ivory Williams)
• Bird Creature (Johnny Eck)