Africa Screams looks stunning in this 4K restoration, and is matched by equally superior restored sound from recently discovered elements!

Africa Screams looks stunning in this 4K restoration by the 3-D Film Archive from original 35mm nitrate film elements, and is matched by equally superior restored sound exclusive to this release sourced from recently discovered 35mm variable density nitrate track elements! During the 1940s, the comedy team of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were among Universal's top moneymakers, and, by the end of the decade, were allowed to make one independent film per year. Hot off the success of Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, Bud and Lou teamed up with independent producer Edward Nassour to release Africa Screams--a hilarious jungle romp where the boys hightail it to the dark continent and encounter wild beasts, dangerous natives, and... an affectionate gorilla! Department store clerks Buzz Johnson and Stanley Livington (Bud and Lou) are hired by treasure hunter Diana Emerson (Hillary Brooke, The Abbott and Costello Show) for an African expedition when it is believed Stanley has memorized a map that will lead her to a rare orangutan. It's all a cover, of course, as Diana is really after a secret trove of diamonds and is counting on Stanley's memory to guide her to the treasure. Frequent Bud and Lou collaborator Charles Barton directs Africa Screams which features an array of supporting players: real-life big-game hunter Frank 'Bring 'em back alive' Buck, real-life circus owner/animal trainer Clyde Beatty, Shemp Howard (Three Stooges), Joe Besser (Shemp's eventual Stooges replacement and also an A&C TV show regular), as well as heavyweight boxing brothers Buddy and Max Baer. New audio restoration by Ray Faiola, Chelsea Rialto Studios.

Media

Bonus Materials

• Rare Clip of Abbott and Costello making their network TV debut performing “Who’s on First?” at President Truman’s pre-Inaugural Gala (Jan. 19, 1949) • Africa Screams Custom ClassicFlix Trailer

 

Cast & Crew

Actors:

•       Bud Abbott
•       Lou Costello
•       Hillary Brooke
•       Joe Besser
•       Shemp Howard
•       Frank Buck
•       Clyde Beatty
•       Max Baer
•       Buddy Baer

Director: Charles Barton

Additional Details

Label: ClassicFlix

Genre: Comedy

Language: English

Run Time: 79 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 01/12/27

UPC: 850049732369