Africa Screams
“A Zany, Hilarious Romp!”
Synopsis
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.
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Africa Screams (Charles Barton) Full Movie [1949 BW En]
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-06-01
Top Cast
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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
Arthur Hecht
Mr. Mercer (uncredited)
Bill Walker
Interpreter (uncredited)
Bobby Barber
Chauffeur (uncredited)
Martin Wilkins
Cannibal Chief (uncredited)
Charles Gemora
The Ape (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 4, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3x
+$1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Barton
- Screenplay & Story
- Earl Baldwin
- Original Score
- Walter Schumann
- Original Title
- Africa Screams
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Huntington Hartford Productions, Nassour Studios Inc., United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Barton
Earl Baldwin
Walter Schumann
Charles Van Enger
Frank Gross
Huntington Hartford, Edward Nassour, Donald Crisp
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Barton
Director
Earl Baldwin
Screenplay
Huntington Hartford
Producer
Edward Nassour
Producer
Walter Schumann
Original Music Composer
Charles Van Enger
Director of Photography
Frank Gross
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Africa Screams
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Africa Screams includes Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Clyde Beatty, Frank Buck, Buddy Baer.
When was Africa Screams released and how long is it?
Africa Screams was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
What was the box office and production budget of Africa Screams?
Africa Screams had a reported production budget of $500K and grossed $1.5M at the worldwide box office (3 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Africa Screams?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Africa Screams was composed by Walter Schumann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Africa Screams?
Africa Screams holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).