Trader Horn
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Synopsis
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.
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Trader Horn 1931 trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-01-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.23x
+$2.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Schayer
- Original Title
- Trader Horn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Budget
- $1.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.2M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
W.S. Van Dyke
Richard Schayer, Dale Van Every, Ethelreda Lewis, John T. Neville, Cyril Hume
Clyde De Vinna
Ben Lewis
Irving Thalberg
Department Leadership Roster
W.S. Van Dyke
Director
Dale Van Every
Writer
Ben Lewis
Editor
Clyde De Vinna
Director of Photography
Irving Thalberg
Producer
Richard Schayer
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trader Horn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Trader Horn about?
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.
Who directed Trader Horn?
Trader Horn was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
Who stars in Trader Horn?
The principal cast of Trader Horn includes Harry Carey, Edwina Booth, Duncan Renaldo, Mutia Omoolu, Olive Carey.
When was Trader Horn released and how long is it?
Trader Horn was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
What was the box office and production budget of Trader Horn?
Trader Horn had a reported production budget of $1.3M and grossed $4.2M at the worldwide box office (3.23 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Is Trader Horn based on a book or true story?
Trader Horn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ethelreda Lewis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Trader Horn?
Trader Horn holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).