AFRICA

This film is held by the BFI (ID: 491501).

Synopsis

TRAVELOGUE. 1920s footage of African wildlife with added commentary and Ravel's Bolero.

Wildlife - zebras, ostriches; ostrich shot by man in solar topee. Visit to grave of Cecil Rhodes. Victoria Falls. African tribe making liquor. Antelopes, elands. African native hunts and kills gazelle with bow and arrow. Congo - leopard and cheetah. Warthog shot for food. A white rhino is found (and not shot).

 

Titles

  • AFRICA
Series Title:
BUTCHER'S TALKIE CHATS
 

Technical Data

Year:
1931
Film Gauge (Format):
35mm Film
Colour:
Black/White
Sound:
Sound
Footage:
807 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
Great Britain