African Treasure
| African Treasure | |
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| Directed by | Ford Beebe |
| Written by | Ford Beebe |
| Based on | an original story by Beebe |
| Produced by | Walter Mirisch |
| Starring | Johnny Sheffield |
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Release date |
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Running time | 70 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
African Treasure is a 1952 American adventure film directed by Ford Beebe and starring Johnny Sheffield. It was the seventh in the 12-film Bomba, the Jungle Boy series.[1][2]
Plot[]
Two unscrupulous geologists force the locals to work in a hidden diamond mine. Bomba, who narrowly avoids being buried alive, rescues them and defeats the villains. Bomba demonstrates some communication skills as a jungle drummer.
There is also some underwater action in the film and a cameo by Woody Strode.[3]
Cast[]
- Johnny Sheffield
- Laurette Luez
- Lyle Talbot
- Arthur Space
- Lane Bradford
- Martin Garralaga
- Smoki Whitfield
- Leonard Mudie
References[]
- ^ "45 films on monogram, allied artists schedule". Los Angeles Times. Sep 7, 1951. ProQuest 166255401.
- ^ "BOMBA AND THE AFRICAN TREASURE". Monthly Film Bulletin. 20. 1953. p. 121. ProQuest 1305820363.
- ^ Smith, Richard Harland. "African Treasure (1952)". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
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Categories:
- 1952 films
- English-language films
- American films
- American adventure films
- Films directed by Ford Beebe
- Films produced by Walter Mirisch
- Monogram Pictures films
- 1952 adventure films
- American black-and-white films
- Adventure film stubs