5.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Africa Screams (1949)
Africa Screams (1949)
Overview
When bookseller Buzz cons Diana into thinking that his friend Stanley knows all there is to know about Africa, they are abducted and ordered to lead Diana and her henchmen to an African tribe in search of a fortune in jewels.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
5.9
Overview
When bookseller Buzz cons Diana into thinking that his friend Stanley knows all there is to know about Africa, they are abducted and ordered to lead Diana and her henchmen to an African tribe in search of a fortune in jewels.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is a slapstick comedy primarily focused on entertainment and apolitical adventure themes, despite its use of outdated and problematic racial stereotypes common in its era. It does not explicitly promote any specific political ideology.
The movie features a predominantly white cast in its main roles, reflecting traditional Hollywood casting practices of its era. The narrative does not offer a critical perspective on traditional identities, instead framing them neutrally or positively within the comedic adventure.
Secondary
The film "Africa Screams" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative, thus there is no portrayal to evaluate against the rubric.
The film 'Africa Screams' is a 1949 comedy adventure starring Abbott and Costello, centered on a jungle expedition. Its plot, characters, and thematic content do not include any depiction or exploration of transsexual individuals or identities.
The film features Diana Emerson as the primary female character. Her role is largely manipulative and involves being part of the villainous plot. There are no scenes depicting her or any other female character engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents.
Africa Screams is an original film from 1949, not an adaptation of existing source material or a reboot of a franchise with pre-established characters. All characters were created for this film, therefore no character's gender was changed from a prior canonical or historical depiction.
Africa Screams (1949) is an original film featuring characters created for its screenplay. There is no prior source material, historical record, or established canon for its characters to reference for a race swap determination.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.0
5.7
Critic Ratings
6.0
N/A
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