African Treasure

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African Treasure
African Treasure poster.jpg
Directed by Ford Beebe
Written byFord Beebe
Based on Roy Rockwood
(based upon characters created by)
Produced by Walter Mirisch
Starring Johnny Sheffield
Cinematography Harry Neumann
Edited byBruce Schoengarth
Music by Raoul Kraushaar
Color process Black and white
Production
company
Monogram Pictures
Distributed by Monogram Pictures
Release date
  • May 6, 1952 (1952-05-06)(New York City)
Running time
70 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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] based on the Bomba series of juvenile adventure books.

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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]

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References

  1. "45 films on monogram, allied artists schedule". Los Angeles Times. Sep 7, 1951. ProQuest   166255401.
  2. "BOMBA AND THE AFRICAN TREASURE". Monthly Film Bulletin. Vol. 20. 1953. p. 121. ProQuest   1305820363.
  3. Smith, Richard Harland. "African Treasure (1952)". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved September 19, 2020.