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Classic Films in Focus: WEST OF ZANZIBAR (1928)

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Aug 1, 2017

Tod Browning's silent 1928 story of revenge in the African Congo provides a challenge to modern viewers, given that it relies on hyper-racist stereotypes and deeply rooted misogyny for much of its horror, but if you're looking for something truly horrifying then West of Zanzibar (1928) certainly fit read more

Classic Films in Focus: WEST OF ZANZIBAR (1928)

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Aug 1, 2017

Tod Browning's silent 1928 story of revenge in the African Congo provides a challenge to modern viewers, given that it relies on hyper-racist stereotypes and deeply rooted misogyny for much of its horror, but if you're looking for something truly horrifying then West of Zanzibar (1928) certainly fit read more

Road to Zanzibar (1941)

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Aug 13, 2013

This is the second installment in the Road Series and it follows two con men who must go on the run which leads them to Africa. Crosby is pulled into saving Dorothy Lamour from a life of slaver. Little do the hapless con men know what her true motives are. They travel on a safari together and a mids read more

Road to Zanzibar (1941)

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Aug 13, 2013

This is the second installment in the Road Series and it follows two con men who must go on the run which leads them to Africa. Crosby is pulled into saving Dorothy Lamour from a life of slaver. Little do the hapless con men know what her true motives are. They travel on a safari together and a mids read more

Fun Size Review: West of Zanzibar (1928)

Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Aug 9, 2013

This movie is sick. I’m just getting that out of the way now. Lon Chaney stars, Tod Browning directs. Could it be any other way? Lionel Barrymore steals Chaney’s wife and breaks his back. So Chaney drags himself off to Africa where he plans his revenge for eighteen years or so. It̵ read more

West of Zanzibar (1928) A Silent Film Review

Movies Silently Posted by Movies, Silently on Feb 4, 2013

Lon Chaney at his most grotesque. A delightfully slimy jungle picture that involves Chaney’s quest for revenge against the man who stole his wife and crippled him. Mary Nolan and Lionel Barrymore support. Wonderful but not for all tastes. A slightly warped mind is required. Bonus: I will also read more



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