Disney Moves John Carter of Mars Feature to March 9, 2012 Tim Burton's Frankenweenie in 3D, an expansion of his original 1984 short, has been shifted from the originally announced March 9, 2012, to the more appropriate October 5th, 2012.  Along with pushing back Frankenweenie, the studio is moving up John Carter of Mars from June 8th, 2012 to the March 9th date vacated by Frankenweenie. Ridley Scott's Prometheus has in turn left the March 9th slot to move to June 8, 2012 -- John Carter's old slot. 

Scenes which you will like (the ladies hiding their faces meanwhile) are:
Tarzan’s race across a lake with crocodiles.
The elephant stampede
Tarzan swinging through the trees.
The hippopotamus battle.
Tarzan rassling lions and stabbing them to death.
The entire picture is good with only the discordant note of the pygmies, who turn out to be midgets. However, these little fellows do a fine job of subbing.
And then there is Charley Chase cavorting with a crazy man in a bathtub.
Whatever you do, don’t fail to see this picture. It is one of the best of the year.

And lest you forget, “Grand Hotel” is coming Friday, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s bid for best picture of 1932.

The Tarzan character was played by Elmo Lincoln and Jane was played by Enid Markey; the movie was filmed in 1918 just north of Morgan City now called Lake End Park on Lake Palourde. This was eons before the arrival of color television, and according to William "Bill" Lamar, a retired railroader and long time resident of Morgan City, the city's new swamp garden located behind the Municipal Auditorium was the property of two brothers who willed all of their holdings to Morgan City.

Mayor C.R. Brownell Jr. presided over the ceremony which was attended by many well-known celebrities including Danton Burroughs, Edgar's grandson, who at the time lived in Tarzana, California and treated everyone to an "authentic" Tarzan yell. Buster Crabbe, 67-year-old Tarzan number six, was accompanied by a fake gorilla and a host of local youngsters clad in leopard skin costumes for the occasion.

According to the article, Buster Crabbe said the greatest Tarzan ever was Johnny Weissmuller, the creator of the famous Tarzan yell. Buster Crabbe did only one Tarzan film, Tarzan The Fearless in 1933; however, people think he starred in a lot more Tarzan movies because they were in successive order. And who could forget the famous "Me Tarzan, you Jane" line. According to Wikipedia, the line wasn't from Edgar Rice Burroughs, but from Johnny Weissmuller after seeing Maureen O'Sullivan (Jane) in the movie studio parking lot struggling to lift her heavy suitcase into the truck of her car. Weissmuller laughingly uttered the words as he effortlessly swooped up the case and tossed it into the car. Enough cast and crewmembers were around to hear his comments and it stuck, even to this day. More>>>

Adapted from Englishman Dick King-Smith's 1983 novel "The Sheep-Pig" -- which also launched the 1995 motion picture that was nominated for seven Oscars -- "Babe" is a porky adventure. . . . In an only-in-acting coincidence, Sigmund has a connection to the movie version of "Babe." The actor is just wrapping up the shoot for his first feature film, "Souvenirs," a war-themed movie connecting World War II to Iraq. The film stars James Cromwell, who was nominated for an Oscar for playing Farmer Hoggett in the 1995 film version of "Babe."

Sigmund has impressed "Souvenirs" director Sam Fischer. "Reed's a fantastic actor," he said. "He plays a tough guy who's caring and funny but doesn't take any flak from anyone. He's got this incredible look, a great voice and can do anything he puts his mind to." That Sigmund and Cromwell share a history with "Babe" is surprising. The two men have very different body types. Sigmund is 5 feet 7, Cromwell a foot taller. "Opposites, we are," said Sigmund. "He has a tall, sleek figure and I'm short and lumpy. But watching him onscreen and working in proximity to him on this film has taught me so much. Mr. Cromwell communicates with a twinkle in his eye. It's magical to watch him. I just hope to capture a sliver of his magic." More>>>

Though Edgar Rice Burroughs fathered the original character, we all know Tarzan as the sum of many different elements: a faceless war-cry from black and white flicks, Christopher Lambert attempting to say "Razor", the animated hunk in Disney video games, etc…

Together, these form one of the most popular and widespread "mythologies" of the 20th century.

This fascinating exhibition covers the Tarzan's origins, as a character as much as a "myth". In particular, the expo will deal with his representation in the world of cinema.

Set in modern Africa, Tarzan: The Greystoke Legacy follows a re-imagined Tarzan who is edgier, untamed and feral while remaining the iconic hero, raised by apes and protector of the wild. Among the 21st-century difficulties the new Tarzan will face: warring guerrillas, poaching of endangered animals, illegal logging and the decline of the environment. The story's original characters will appear in slightly different form: Jane is a 14-year-old girl accustomed to technology, Robert Canler is a runaway with a mysterious past, and cannibal tribes are replaced by rebel guerrillas.

Synopsis: What lies in the depths of the jungle? Escaping a dark secret, Robbie Canler joins an illegal logging team in the Congo jungle. Now they"re under siege from a sinister force. When the daughter of the camp's boss, Jane Porter, goes missing they assume bloodthirsty rebel soldiers have kidnapped her. Robbie sets out on a rescue mission - unaware he is being watched... Are the rumours of a feral man raised by wild apes true? If so, can the mysterious untamed savage be trusted to help them?

Milwaukee, July 1, 1891

"Certainly you shall know about "Grace and Kitty" and the others whom you name, my little friend, and rest assured I am always glad to receive such pleasant letters.

"Kitty" never had an original that I know of. "Marion" and "Grace" both married in the Army but neither of them married Truscott or Ray, who with Blake, were all in our uniform long years ago but never wear it now.

"Ray" and "Blake" met their soldiers fate while you probably were a wee baby and Jack Truscott is so big and stout (and bald) that you would never recognize him as the Arizona Trooper of the story.

Sincerely yours -
Charles King Capt. USA.
[ps] "Colonel Pelham" was a composite character so to speak. I forgot your query about him."