Africa Screams
"A Zany, Hilarious Romp!"
Originally released in 1949. Africa Screams is a comedy/adventure film. directed by Charles Barton. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, and Clyde Beatty
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 4, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (64 votes)
Budget
$500K
Production budget
Box Office
$1.5M
3.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $500,000
- Revenue
- $1,500,000
Production Companies
- Huntington Hartford Productions
- Nassour Studios Inc.
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
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 se...
Who directed Africa Screams?
Africa Screams was directed by Charles Barton.
How long is Africa Screams?
Africa Screams has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Africa Screams released?
Africa Screams was released on May 4, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Africa Screams?
The main cast of Africa Screams includes Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Clyde Beatty, Frank Buck, Buddy Baer.