Rhodes of Africa
| Rhodes of Africa | |
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| Directed by | Berthold Viertel |
| Written by |
Leslie Arliss Michael Barringer |
| Starring |
Walter Huston Oskar Homolka Basil Sydney |
| Narrated by | Leo Genn |
| Music by | Hubert Bath |
| Cinematography |
S.R. Bonnett Bernard Knowles |
| Edited by | Derek Twist |
| Distributed by | Gaumont British Distributors |
Release dates |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Rhodes of Africa is a 1936 British biographical film charting the life of Cecil Rhodes. It was directed by Berthold Viertel and starred Walter Huston, Oskar Homolka, Basil Sydney and Bernard Lee.[1]
Cast
- Walter Huston - Cecil Rhodes
- Oskar Homolka - Paul Kruger
- Basil Sydney - Doctor Jameson
- Frank Cellier - Barney Barnato
- Peggy Ashcroft - Anna Carpenter
- Renee De Vaux - Mrs Kruger
- Percy Parsons - Hendricks
- Bernard Lee - Cartwright
- Lewis Casson - Reverend Charles Helm
- Ndaniso Kumala -King Lobengula
- Felix Aylmer - Johannesburg Diplomat
- Glennis Lorimer - Cartwright's Fiancée
- Diana De Vaux - Sara
- Miles Malleson - Minor role
Reception
Oskar Homolka won 8th best performance of the year for his portrayal of Paul Kruger in Rhodes.[2]
References
- ↑ "BFI | Film & TV Database | RHODES OF AFRICA (1936)". Ftvdb.bfi.org.uk. 16 April 2009. Retrieved 2 September 2010.
- ↑ "BEST FILM PERFORMANCE LAST YEAR.". Examiner (Launceston, Tas. : 1900 - 1954) (Launceston, Tas.: National Library of Australia). 9 July 1937. p. 8 Edition: LATE NEWS EDITION and DAILY. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
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