Africa Screams (1949)
A Zany, Hilarious Romp!
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
Genre: Comedy, Adventure
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: May 4, 1949
Cast
- Bud Abbott - Buzz Johnson
- Lou Costello - Stanley Livington
- Clyde Beatty - Clyde Beatty
- Frank Buck - Frank Buck
- Buddy Baer - Boot Wilson
- Hillary Brooke - Diana Emerson
- Shemp Howard - Gunner
- Joe Besser - Harry
- Max Baer - Grappler McCoy
- Burt Wenland - Bobo
Screenplay
- Earl Baldwin (Screenplay)
- Earl Baldwin (Original Story)
Music: Walter Schumann
Cinematography: Charles Van Enger
Editing: Frank Gross
Production: Huntington Hartford Productions, Nassour Studios Inc., United Artists
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $500,000
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en
Themes
Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Safari Expedition and Wild Beasts, Fun Physical Comedy, On the Trail of Safari and Wildlife
Keywords
africa, gorilla, crocodile, lion, safari, slapstick comedy, jungle, black and white, cannibal, psychotronic, big game hunter
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Africa Screams about?
- 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.
- Who directed Africa Screams?
- Africa Screams was directed by Charles Barton.
- Who stars in Africa Screams?
- Africa Screams stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Clyde Beatty, Frank Buck, Buddy Baer, Hillary Brooke.
- How long is Africa Screams?
- Africa Screams has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is Africa Screams?
- Africa Screams is a Comedy, Adventure film.
- What is the budget of Africa Screams?
- Africa Screams had a budget of $500,000.
- How much did Africa Screams gross?
- Africa Screams grossed $2M worldwide.
- Where was Africa Screams produced?
- Africa Screams was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Africa Screams?
- The themes of Africa Screams include: Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Safari Expedition and Wild Beasts, Fun Physical Comedy, On the Trail of Safari and Wildlife.