Why not just watch a low-res upload on YouTube? Let’s compare:
| Feature | YouTube Bootleg | Tarzan 1966 Internet Archive Exclusive | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Resolution | 360p - 480p (upscaled) | True 1080p (from 16mm) | | Run Time | 85 minutes (TV cut) | 88 minutes (Uncut theatrical) | | Audio | Mono, compressed | 2.0 LPCM (Lossless) | | Extras | None | Press kit, Radio interview, Alternate dubs | | Cost | Free (with ads) | Free (No ads, Public library model) | tarzan 1966 internet archive exclusive
| Role | Name | Notes | |------|------|-------| | Tarzan | Ron Ely | Former lifeguard & model; did 95% of his own stunts | | Jai | Manuel Padilla Jr. | Tarzan’s orphaned ward (original to this series) | | Cheetah | Cheeta (chimp) | Animal actor; trained by Stewart Raffill | | Recurring Villain | Rockne Tarkington | Played "Jason" – a noble rival | | Recurring Heroine | Jodie Foster (guest, age 4) | Early appearance in "The Deadly Past" (S2) | | Producer | Sy Weintraub | Previously produced the late-50s Tarzan films | | Composer | William Loose | Jungle jazz & orchestral score | | Stunt Coordinator | Joe Lewis | Real-life karate champion | Why not just watch a low-res upload on YouTube
A common question arises: Isn't this piracy? Surprisingly, no. The Internet Archive operates under strict DMCA guidelines. The Tarzan 1966 Exclusive is allowed to remain online due to a specific clause: The film's copyright was registered in 1966 but was not renewed properly for the soundtrack music (a common issue for films of that era). Furthermore, Warner Bros. has declined to release Tarzan and the Valley of Gold on Blu-ray, citing "lack of adequate source materials." A common question arises: Isn't this piracy
When asked for comment, a representative for the Archive told us: "We have filed a Section 108 exception. The film is orphaned. We are not replacing a market—Warner Bros. has no market for this title. We are preserving history."
Fans have embraced this logic. The comment section on the Archive’s page is a treasure trove of nostalgia, with users writing things like: "I saw this at a drive-in in 1967. Thank you for letting me see the knife fight uncut."