Complete credited cast: | |||
Paul Robeson | ... | Umbopa | |
Cedric Hardwicke | ... | Allan Quartermain | |
Roland Young | ... | Commander Good | |
John Loder | ... | Sir Henry Curtis | |
Anna Lee | ... | Kathy O'Brien | |
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Arthur Sinclair | ... | O'Brien |
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Robert Adams | ... | Twala |
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Arthur Goullet | ... | Sylvestra (as Arthur Goullett) |
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Tony Wane | ... | Infadoos (as Ecce Homo Toto) |
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Makubalo Hlubi | ... | Kapse |
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Mjujwa | ... | Scragga |
Fortune hunter Patrick O'Brien has left his daughter Kathy and guide Umbopa to trek across the desert in hopes of finding the fabled diamond mines of Solomon. Worried about her father, Kathy persuades hunter Allan Quartermain to lead a party to rescue him. After surviving the desert they are found by natives and brought to their chief, Twala. Umbopa reveals himself to be the true heir to the tribal throne, having been exiled years earlier by Twala and the tribal witch, Gagool. Quartermain's only hope to gain access to the mines and the possible rescue of O'Brien is to try to help Umbopa regain his rightful place as chief. Written by Doug Sederberg <vornoff@sonic.net>
First of the Many Versions, this British Production is Somewhat Dated but not without Charm and Adventure. Once things get going it is Truly an Adventure Filled with Dangers and Diabolical Natives.
This wasn't the Best of Prints and some of the Images looked Very Dark and Blurry but Enough Remained to be Watchable. The Final Act is Undoubtedly the Best with Standout Scenery and some really Scary Natives. Their Attire and Demeanor is Striking and Unsettling.
Paul Robeson is Often Touted as Enhancing the Story with His Three Songs but they seem out of Place and Pretty Corny. "Mountain, you mountain, mountain, you mountain." But Even if You don't find that kind of Stuff Appealing there is Much to Like in this Rousing Adventure that has an Outstanding Climax.