Mamba (1930): Cast
Mamba is a 1930 drama directed by Albert S. Rogell, starring Jean Hersholt as August Bolte (Mamba), Hazel Jones and Noble Johnson. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Director
- Albert S. Rogell
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Color Art Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mamba About?
The premise of Mamba without spoilers.
Set in German East Africa before World War I, August Bolte—nicknamed “Mamba” for his lethal reputation—is the richest and despised man in the settlement. To save a ruined nobleman, he forces his beautiful daughter into marriage. On arrival she loves a German officer. When war erupts, Bolte incites a native rebellion, pitting love against hatred.
Mamba Themes & Keywords
· 34 tags- german east africa
- unwanted marriage
- world war one
- deception
- german
- rebellion
- nobleman
- arrogance
- greed
- deadly snake
- wedding
- cruelty
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- cigarette smoking
- native village
- superstition
- jungle
- infidelity
- forced marriage
- despot
- damsel in distress
- desperation
- rich man
- british army
- german army
- revolt
- conscription
- destitution
- native chief
- fear
- tyrant
- englishman
- british soldier
- german soldier
- character name in title
Mamba Cast & Characters
Jean Hersholt leads the cast as August Bolte (Mamba), with Hazel Jones as Hassim's daughter and Noble Johnson. Directed by Albert S. Rogell; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Albert S. Rogell
- Jean Hersholt as August Bolte (Mamba)
- Hazel Jones as Hassim's daughter
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Noble Johnson - Ralph Forbes as Karl von Reiden
Also Starring in Mamba
· 8 more- Will Stanton Cockney servant
- Wilhelm von Brincken Major von Shultz
- Josef Swickard
- Arthur Stone British soldier
- Eleanor Boardman Helen von Linden
- Edward Martindel
- Claude Fleming Major Cromwell
- Andrés de Segurola
More from Albert S. Rogell
More films directed by Albert S. Rogell: Before I Wake, The Admiral Was a Lady, Song of India and Northwest Stampede.
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Mamba FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Mamba, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mamba?
Mamba runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was Mamba released?
Mamba was released on March 9, 1930.
Who directed Mamba?
Mamba was directed by Albert S. Rogell.
More films by Albert S. Rogell Who is in the cast of Mamba?
Mamba stars Jean Hersholt as August Bolte (Mamba), Hazel Jones as Hassim's daughter and Noble Johnson, among 12 credited actors.
Does Mamba have a post-credit scene?
No. Mamba has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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