Movie

West of Zanzibar

“A story of love and revenge in the African jungles!”

★ 6.9(43)19281h 10m

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Good to know

Director: Tod Browning
Release date: 1928-11-24
Runtime: 1h 10m
Language: No Language
Box office: $921,000
Budget: $259,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

About West of Zanzibar

West of Zanzibar is a 1928 movie in the Drama, Thriller and Mystery genres, directed by Tod Browning, starring Lon Chaney, Lionel Barrymore and Mary Nolan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 43 viewers. Below you can see where to watch West of Zanzibar in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A magician seeks vengeance upon the man who paralyzed him and the illegitimate daughter he sired with the magician's wife.

Cast

Lon Chaney

Phroso 'Dead-Legs'

Lionel Barrymore

Crane

Mary Nolan

Maizie

Warner Baxter

Doc

Jacqueline Gadsden

Anna

Tiny Ward

Tiny

Kalla Pasha

Babe

Curtis Nero

Bumbu

Chaz Chase

Music Hall Performer (uncredited)

Rose Dione

Zanzibar Club Owner (uncredited)

Louise Emmons

Old Woman on Street (uncredited)

Fred Gamble

Vaudeville Comedian (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

magicafricabased on play or musicalrivalryrevengealcoholicsilent filmcrippledisabilitypsychotronicvengeancemagicianivory

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch West of Zanzibar in United Kingdom?+

West of Zanzibar is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Kingdom. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is West of Zanzibar on Netflix?+

West of Zanzibar is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is West of Zanzibar?+

West of Zanzibar has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

Who stars in West of Zanzibar?+

West of Zanzibar stars Lon Chaney, Lionel Barrymore, Mary Nolan, Warner Baxter and Jacqueline Gadsden.

When did West of Zanzibar come out?+

West of Zanzibar is a 1928 movie directed by Tod Browning.

What genre is West of Zanzibar?+

West of Zanzibar is Drama, Thriller and Mystery film.

Who directed West of Zanzibar?+

West of Zanzibar was directed by Tod Browning.