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Africa Screams( 1949)

TV-MAComedyAdventure
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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Bud Abbott

      Buzz Johnson

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      Lou Costello

      Stanley Livington

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      Clyde Beatty

      Clyde Beatty

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      Frank Buck

      Frank Buck

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      Buddy Baer

      Boot Wilson

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      Hillary Brooke

      Diana Emerson

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      Shemp Howard

      Gunner

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      Joe Besser

      Harry

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      Max Baer

      Grappler McCoy

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      Burt Wenland

      Bobo

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      Arthur Hecht

      Mr. Mercer (uncredited)

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      Bill Walker

      Interpreter (uncredited)

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      Bobby Barber

      Chauffeur (uncredited)

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      Martin Wilkins

      Cannibal Chief (uncredited)

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      Charles Gemora

      The Ape (uncredited)

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    A review by John Chard

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    Written by John Chard on Thu Apr 30 2015
    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 w...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    500000.00

    Revenue

    1500000.00

    Keywords

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