Africa Screams
Seen it?1949 | 79 min | Comedy, Adventure, Action
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Black Panther or Crocodile Dundee, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 19 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1949: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$2 million worldwide on a $500K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charles Barton
- Bud AbbottBuzz Johnson
- Lou CostelloStanley Livington
- Clyde BeattyClyde Beatty
- Frank BuckFrank Buck
- Buddy BaerBoot Wilson
- Hillary BrookeDiana Emerson
- Shemp HowardGunner
- Joe BesserHarry
- Max BaerGrappler McCoy
- Burt WenlandBobo