Darkest Africa (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1936, Darkest Africa is an adventure film directed by B. Reeves Eason, running about 269 minutes. “MANUEL KING - World's Youngest Wild Animal Trainer” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A 15-episode serial in which Beatty goes to darkest Africa to rescue the Goddess of Joba, who is being held by the high priest.
Who’s in it. Darkest Africa stars Clyde Beatty as Clyde Beatty, Manuel King as Baru Tremaine, Elaine Shepard as Valerie Tremaine and Lucien Prival as Dagna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Darkest Africa has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Darkest Africa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Darkest Africa tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Darkest Africa (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Darkest Africa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Darkest Africa worth watching?
- Darkest Africa holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Darkest Africa?
- Darkest Africa stars Clyde Beatty, Manuel King, Elaine Shepard, Lucien Prival and Wheeler Oakman.
- When was Darkest Africa released?
- Darkest Africa was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 269 minutes.