Africa Screams
A Zany, Hilarious Romp!
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$500000
Revenue
$1500000
Runtime
79 min
Release Date
1949-05-04
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
62
Vote Average
5.7
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)
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