Trader Horn
Seen it?1931 | 122 min | Action, Adventure
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 2 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1931: an older pace and style.
While on safari in an unexplored area of Africa, Trader Horn and Peru find missionary Edith Trent killed by natives. They decide to carry on her quest for her lost daughter Nina. They find her as the queen of a particularly savage tribe, and try to bring her back to civilization.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$4 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by W.S. Van Dyke
- Harry CareyAloysius "Trader" Horn
- Edwina BoothNina Trent
- Duncan RenaldoPeru
- Mutia OmooluRencharo
- Olive CareyEdith Trent
- C. Aubrey SmithSt. Clair (uncredited)
- Riano TindamaWitch Doctor (uncredited)