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