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So This Is Africa
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So This Is Africa

1933-04-21 · 65 min · ★ 6.2

Comedy · Adventure

Broke lion tamers travel to Africa to make a movie about Amazon women, from a distance.

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Directors
Edward F. Cline
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert WoolseyRobert WoolseyAlexander
Bert WheelerBert WheelerWilbur
Raquel TorresRaquel TorresLeader of Amazon Women
Esther MuirEsther MuirMrs. Johnson-Martini
Berton ChurchillBerton ChurchillPresident
Henry ArmettaHenry ArmettaStreet Cleaner
Spencer ChartersSpencer ChartersDoctor
Henry ArmettaHenry ArmettaStreet Cleaner (uncredited)
Eddie ClaytonElevator Operator (uncredited)
Patricia DouglasPatricia DouglasAmazon Dancer (uncredited)
Charles GemoraCharles GemoraJosephine the Gorilla (uncredited)
Juanita MooreJuanita MooreDancer (uncredited)
Clarence MoorehouseGorilla (uncredited)

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