Summaries

Filming Africa both from the ground and from their two small airplanes, Martin and Osa Johnson document the "Dark Continent." Martin's airplane, which is painted like a giraffe and named "The Spirit of Africa," accompanies Osa's airplane, which is painted like a zebra and is named "Osa's Ark." Together, they travel through Africa, capturing glimpses of the continent's natives, wildlife and geography on film. Aerial photography of Mt. Kenya is included in the film, as are scenes of a Masai village burial of two villagers killed by rhinoceroses. Also included is a scene in which Mrs. Johnson shoots down a charging rhinoceros. A bird's-eye view of Mt. Kilimanjaro is followed by a visit to a Pygmy camp and a trip to what is claimed to be the largest baboon colony ever found by an explorer. The film also includes footage of thousands of flamingos taking to the air. Alligators, hippopotamuses, wildebeests, impalas, zebras, jackasses, giraffes, lions and many other African wild animals are shown in their natural habitat.

Details

Keywords
  • 20th century
  • africa
  • lake
  • year 1935
  • wild animal
Genres
  • Adventure
  • Documentary
  • News
Release date Jan 21, 1935
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Cameroon
Production companies Fox Movietone News

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 18m
Color Black and White
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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