Africa Screams

5/4/19491h 19m

Theatrical (limited) Release (US)

~ A Zany, Hilarious Romp! ~

Overview:

When bookseller Buzz cons Diana into thinking that his friend Stanley knows all there is to know about Africa, they are abducted and ordered to lead Diana and her henchmen to an African tribe in search of a fortune in jewels.

Director:

Charles Barton

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$500,000.00

Revenue:

$1,500,000.00

Key words:

africa
gorilla
crocodile
lion
safari
slapstick comedy
jungle
cannibal
psychotronic
big game hunter

Cast

Bud Abbott

~ as ~

Buzz Johnson

Lou Costello

~ as ~

Stanley Livington

Clyde Beatty

~ as ~

Clyde Beatty

Frank Buck

~ as ~

Frank Buck

Buddy Baer

~ as ~

Boot Wilson

Hillary Brooke

~ as ~

Diana Emerson

Shemp Howard

~ as ~

Gunner

Joe Besser

~ as ~

Harry

Max Baer

~ as ~

Grappler McCoy

Burt Wenland

~ as ~

Bobo

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Reviews (1)

John Chard
Written 10 year(s) ago
6
Stanley Livington I Presume?

Bud and Lou are up to their necks in the jungle where peril is rife at every turn. It's standard fare for the boys this one, though some strong scenes induce the laughter that the viewers are looking for. Plot is a sort of Tarzan Meets King Kong And King Solomon's Mines, with animals, cannibals and diamonds ago go. The usual rules apply, Lou is constantly under threat and offering up cowardly reactions, while Bud is calm and manages to avoid the tricky situations. As a formula it works to an extent, but as always with Abbott and Costello movies it's best not to watch too many in one sitting due to the repetitive nature of their material. Joining the lads for this one is Clyde Beatty, Frank Buck, Max Baer, Buddy Baer and Hillary Brooke. 6/10