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Zanzibar (1940) was a Adventure Film directed by Harold D. Schuster and produced by Warren Douglas and Ben Pivar.

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Classic Films in Focus: WEST OF ZANZIBAR (1928)

By Jennifer Garlen on Aug 1, 2017 From Virtual Virago

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 full article


Classic Films in Focus: WEST OF ZANZIBAR (1928)

By Jennifer Garlen on Aug 1, 2017 From Virtual Virago

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 full article


Road to Zanzibar (1941)

By 4 Star Film Fan on Aug 13, 2013 From 4 Star Films

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 full article


Road to Zanzibar (1941)

By 4 Star Film Fan on Aug 13, 2013 From 4 Star Films

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 full article


Fun Size Review: West of Zanzibar (1928)

By Movies, Silently on Aug 9, 2013 From Movies Silently

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. It’... Read full article


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Also directed by Harold D. Schuster




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