I couldn't quite bare this film. The portrayal of Africans as savages and cannibals tainted my ability to watch it. It's a shame because Chaney & Barrymore are brilliant. However, in this context it is very hard to watch.
This review of West of Zanzibar (1928) was written by J. Scott F on 28 Nov 2013.
West of Zanzibar has generally received positive reviews.
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