Africa Screams (1949): Cast & Plot
Africa Screams is a 1949 adventure comedy directed by Charles Barton, starring Hillary Brooke as Diana Emerson, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 19m (79 min)
- Director
- Charles Barton
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Africa Screams About?
The premise of Africa Screams without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A wildly comic caper follows bookseller Buzz, who dupes Diana into believing his pal Stanley is an Africa expert. Both men are kidnapped and forced to guide Diana and her goons to a remote African tribe, hoping to uncover a hidden cache of priceless jewels. The film blends slap‑stick mishaps with absurd dialogue for a zany, fast‑paced adventure.
Africa Screams Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- safari
- abbott and costello
- psychotronic film
- gray tabby kitten
- whip
- bookstore
- map
- leaky faucet
- finger stuck in a faucet
- lighting a cigar
- crocodile
- african safari
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- dugout canoe
- raft
- egg beater
- monkey
- tent
- juvenile african lion
- male african lion
- gorilla
- pit trap
- jeep
- animal impression
- animal in a cage
- damsel in distress
- deception
- female villain
- comeuppance
- reprisal
- retribution
- cannibal tribe
- racial stereotype
- b movie
- low budget film
- village cook pot
- stock footage
- cigarette smoking
- demotion
- pith helmet
- slang
- animal trainer
- cat
- village
- black character turns white
- revenge
- farce comedy
- man faints
- comedy duo
- treasure hunt
- rough diamond
Africa Screams Cast & Characters
Hillary Brooke leads the cast as Diana Emerson, with Bud Abbott as Buzz Johnson and Lou Costello as Stanley Livington. Directed by Charles Barton; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Charles Barton
- Hillary Brooke as Diana Emerson
- Bud Abbott as Buzz Johnson
- Lou Costello as Stanley Livington
- Clyde Beatty as Clyde Beatty
Also Starring in Africa Screams
· 11 more- Joe Besser Harry
- Buddy Baer Boot Wilson
- Shemp Howard Gunner
- Max Baer Grappler McCoy
- Frank Buck Frank Buck
- Bobby Barber Chauffeur (uncredited)
- Bill Walker Interpreter (uncredited)
- Charles Gemora The Ape (uncredited)
- Martin Wilkins Cannibal Chief (uncredited)
- Burt Wenland Bobo
- Arthur Hecht Mr. Mercer (uncredited)
More from Charles Barton
More films directed by Charles Barton: Zorro, the Avenger, The Peter Tchaikovsky Story, Dance with Me, Henry and Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair.
Africa Screams Plot Summary
What happens in Africa Screams from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Diana Emerson visits the book section of Klopper’s department store, hoping to find a copy of Dark Safari by the famed explorer Cuddleford. She tells the clerk, Buzz Johnson, that she’ll pay a steep sum for a map said to be tucked inside the volume, laying out the kind of treasure hunt that could change hands quickly. Buzz’s friend and coworker, Stanley Livington, an enthusiastic armchair explorer, claims to know the map’s details and its potential value. The two men soon realize the map is worth far more than the book itself.
Full summary
The whole story of Africa Screams, scene by scene
Africa Screams Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Africa Screams.
How Well Do You Know Africa Screams?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actress portrays Diana Emerson in the film?
Cars in Africa Screams
1 car on screen: the 1949 Crosley Station Wagon.
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1949 Crosley Station Wagon Minor role
Africa Screams Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Dschungel der Gefahren” and “Abbott i Costello - afrykańska przygoda”.
- Also known as
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- Dschungel der Gefahren
- Abbott i Costello - afrykańska przygoda
- Abbott und Costello auf Safari
- Verrücktes Afrika
- Las Minas del Rey Salmonete
- Афрички врисак
- Afrykańska przygoda (1949)
- Abbott y Costello: África viva
- 非洲滑稽人
- Africa strilla
- Африка кричить
- O Grito da África
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- Skriket från Afrika
- Des de l’Àfrica ens arriben els brams
- อ้วน ผอม จอมยุ่ง ตอน แอฟริกาอลเวง
- Abbott a Costello: Afrika volá
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Movies Like Africa Screams
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including So This Is Africa, Africa Squeaks and African Treasure.
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So This Is Africa 1933 -
Africa Squeaks 1940 -
African Treasure 1952 -
African Diary 1945 -
The African 1983 -
Kid ‘in’ Africa 1933 -
Will Our Heroes Be Able to Find Their Friend Who Has Mysteriously Disappeared in Africa? 1968 -
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa 2008 -
Safari 2009 -
I’m for the Hippopotamus 1979 -
Africa 1930 -
Safari Express 1976
Africa Screams FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Africa Screams, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Africa Screams?
Africa Screams runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).
When was Africa Screams released?
Africa Screams was released on May 4, 1949.
Who directed Africa Screams?
Africa Screams was directed by Charles Barton.
More films by Charles Barton Who is in the cast of Africa Screams?
Africa Screams stars Hillary Brooke as Diana Emerson, Bud Abbott as Buzz Johnson and Lou Costello as Stanley Livington, among 15 credited actors.
Does Africa Screams have a post-credit scene?
No. Africa Screams has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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