The Cohens and Kellys in Africa is a 1930 American pre-Code comedy film directed by Vin Moore and starring George Sidney, Charles Murray, and Vera Gordon.[1] It is the fifth installment of The Cohens and Kellys series.
| The Cohens and Kellys in Africa | |
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| Directed by | Vin Moore |
| Written by | Edward Luddy Lew Lipton Vin Moore |
| Produced by | Albert DeMond Carl Laemmle Jr. |
| Starring | George Sidney Charles Murray Vera Gordon |
| Cinematography | Hal Mohr |
| Edited by | James B. Morley Maurice Pivar |
| Music by | Cecil Arnold (non-dialogue version; uncredited) James Dietrich (non-dialogue version; uncredited) Sam Perry (non-dialogue version; uncredited) Heinz Roemheld (uncredited) |
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| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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Running time | 70 minutes |
| Country | United States |
Plot
editCohen and Kelly go on an expedition in search of affordable ivory for making piano keys. Their adventure includes facing vicious animals, cannibals, and other dangers. They end up sealing a deal by playing miniature golf with a native of Africa.[2]
Cast
edit- George Sidney as Cohen
- Charles Murray as Kelly
- Vera Gordon as Mrs. Cohen
- Kate Price as Mrs. Kelly
- Lloyd Whitlock as Sheik
- Nick Cogley as Guide
- Eddie Kane as Chief Zulu
- Demetrius Alexis as Sheik's Aide
- Rene Marvelle as Dancing Girl
- Georgette Rhodes as Dancing Girl
- Louis John Bartels (uncredited)
- Richard Bishop (uncredited)
- Charles Gemora as Gorilla (uncredited)
- Blue Washington as Native Golf Champion (uncredited)
References
edit- ↑ The Cohens and Kellys in Africa at TCMDB
- ↑ "Fulton Shows Comedy Talkie". The Pittsburgh Press. February 14, 1931. p. 7.
External links
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