Mamba
“FORBIDDEN LOVE...PASSIONATE HATE!”
Synopsis
August Bolte, the richest man in a settlement in German East Africa in the period before World War I, is called "Mamba" by the locals, which is the name of a deadly snake. Despised by the locals and the European settlers alike for his greed and arrogance, Bolte forces the beautiful daughter of a destitute nobleman to marry him in exchange for saving her father from ruin. Upon her arrival in Africa, she falls in love with an officer in the local German garrison. When World War I breaks out, Bolte, unable to avoid being conscripted, foments a rebellion among the local natives.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 9, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert S. Rogell
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Miranda, Winifred Dunn
- Original Score
- James C. Bradford
- Original Title
- Mamba
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Color Art Productions, Tiffany Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert S. Rogell
Tom Miranda, Winifred Dunn
James C. Bradford
Richard Cahoon
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Miranda
Writer
Albert S. Rogell
Director
Winifred Dunn
Writer
Richard Cahoon
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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War: World War I
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BD Release: Past-1960
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mamba
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What is Mamba about?
August Bolte, the richest man in a settlement in German East Africa in the period before World War I, is called "Mamba" by the locals, which is the name of a deadly snake. Despised by the locals and the European settlers alike for his greed and arrogance, Bolte forces the beautiful daughter of a destitute nobleman to marry him in exchange for saving her father from ruin. Upon her arrival in Africa, she falls in love with an officer in the local German garrison. When World War I breaks out, Bolte, unable to avoid being conscripted, foments a rebellion among the local natives.
Who directed Mamba?
Mamba was directed by Albert S. Rogell.
Who stars in Mamba?
The principal cast of Mamba includes Jean Hersholt, Eleanor Boardman, Ralph Forbes, Claude Fleming, Will Stanton.
When was Mamba released and how long is it?
Mamba was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Mamba?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mamba was composed by James C. Bradford.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mamba?
Mamba holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).