Mamba
"FORBIDDEN LOVE...PASSIONATE HATE!"
Originally released in 1930. Mamba is a drama film. directed by Albert S. Rogell. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jean Hersholt, Eleanor Boardman, and Ralph Forbes
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 9, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jean Hersholt
as August Bolte (Mamba)
Eleanor Boardman
as Helen von Linden
Ralph Forbes
as Karl von Reiden
Claude Fleming
as Major Cromwell
Will Stanton
as Cockney servant
Wilhelm von Brincken
as Major von Shultz
Hazel Jones
as Hassim's daughter
Arthur Stone
as British soldier
Andrés de Segurola
Edward Martindel
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Color Art Productions
- Tiffany Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 an...
Who directed Mamba?
Mamba was directed by Albert S. Rogell.
How long is Mamba?
Mamba has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Mamba released?
Mamba was released on March 9, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mamba?
The main cast of Mamba includes Jean Hersholt, Eleanor Boardman, Ralph Forbes, Claude Fleming, Will Stanton.