Movie

Men of Africa

194028m

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Good to know

Director: Alexander Shaw
Release date: 1940-09-01
Runtime: 28m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Strand Productions

About Men of Africa

Men of Africa is a 1940 movie, directed by Alexander Shaw, starring Malcolm McDonald and Leslie Mitchell. It has a runtime of 28 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Men of Africa in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A 1940 black and white film, production sponsored by the Colonial Empire Marketing Board. 'The East African colonies are introduced as representative examples of the Colonial Empire. A tribal dance hints at the "life of fear and uncertainty" replaced by British rule, a village's "squalor" the need for continued war on "ignorance, poverty and disease." "Much can be achieved by money and the initiative of the White Man:" film hints at hydro-electric schemes, modern harbours (Mombasa), roads, bridges etc and illustrates in more detail hospital expansion; tsetse fly research and control; relieving malnutrition; agricultural improvement; education (primary school; Makerere College)." - Abridged version of synopsis on colonialfilm.org

Cast

Malcolm McDonald

As Himself

Leslie Mitchell

Voiceover/Narration

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Men of Africa in Germany?+

Men of Africa is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Men of Africa on Netflix?+

Men of Africa is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is Men of Africa?+

Men of Africa has a runtime of 28 minutes (28 minutes).

Who stars in Men of Africa?+

Men of Africa stars Malcolm McDonald and Leslie Mitchell.

When did Men of Africa come out?+

Men of Africa is a 1940 movie directed by Alexander Shaw.

Who directed Men of Africa?+

Men of Africa was directed by Alexander Shaw.