Review of Africa Screams (1949) by Chrisanne S — 24 May 2008

You will laugh your ass off, it's a classic comedy and a half.

This review of Africa Screams (1949) was written by Chrisanne S on 24 May 2008.

Africa Screams has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Joshua L (2,111) on 08 Feb 2007

One of Abbott and Costello's better efforts. The comic duo travel to Africa, with predictable but enjoyable results…

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By Joseph L (324) on 19 Mar 2008

A funny movie- Abbott's physical comedy related to cowardice and timidity is timeless, Costello's selfish straight-man is not so funny…

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By Laurie W (71) on 11 Nov 2007

A real timeless movie, great comedy, and probably one of the easiest and most affordable Abbott & Costello movie to get ahold of…

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By Trent M (252) on 07 Sep 2007

With age, I found this was better than it's often-partnered Jack and the Beanstalk. Shemp Howard is all I really need to say…

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By Sol R (4) on 08 Jun 2009

Pretty good outing here, but I prefer others better…

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By Keith C (780) on 19 Jan 2008

Extremely underwhelming film that's quite racist by today's standards…

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By Brian B (2,161) on 22 Jan 2009

A movie with some funny moments and an ok plot. It could have been much better and it was kind of [i][u][b]cheesy[/b][/u][/i] at times…

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By Becca D (191) on 09 Aug 2010

Not their best but it kept me laughing nearly all the way through…

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By Krista L (45) on 19 Feb 2008

Great movie for high pants :D Lol. All in all, a classic old comedy…

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By Steve M (1,420) on 26 Dec 2005

Africa Screams Starring: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Hillary Brook, and Shemp Howard Director: Charles Barton After dimwitted but kindhearted…

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