Drums of Africa explained

Drums of Africa
Director:James B. Clark
Producer:Philip N. Krasne
Al Zimbalist
Based On:story by Arthur Hoerl
Starring:Frankie Avalon
Music:Johnny Mandel
Cinematography:Paul C. Vogel
Editing:Ben Lewis
Studio:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Distributor:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Runtime:92 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

Drums of Africa is a 1963 American adventure film set in Africa, directed by James B. Clark.[1]

It used footage from the 1950 film King Solomon's Mines.[2]

Plot

Three adventurers fight slave traders in the Congo.

Cast

Production

The film was shot on the MGM backlot using footage from King Solomon's Mines (1950).[3]

The film was originally known as African Adventure.[4] Mariette Hartley was under contract to MGM after Ride the High Country.

Notes and References

  1. News: Rex 'arrison to play 'enry 'iggins in film. Nov 16, 1962. Los Angeles Times. .
  2. News: DRUMS OF AFRICA. 1963. Monthly Film Bulletin. 30. 116. ProQuest.
  3. http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/3226/Drums-of-Africa/articles.html Richard Harland Smith, 'Drums of Africa'
  4. News: Hopper, H.. Dotty malone to work in 'the soul merchants'.. Aug 24, 1962. Chicago Daily Tribune. .