Rhodes of Africa
| Rhodes of Africa | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Berthold Viertel |
| Written by |
Leslie Arliss Michael Barringer |
| Based on |
Rhodes by Sarah Millin |
| 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 date |
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Running time | 91 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
Production
The film was the idea of South African novelist Sara Millin, who pitched the idea of a film of Rhodes' life to Michael Balcon.[2] Plans to make the movie were abandoned when General Smuts expressed opposition to the project. However he changed his mind after he read a copy of the script. Leslie Banks, Clive Brook, Cedric Hardwicke and Brian Aherne were all discussed for the lead before Walter Huston was cast.[3]
Filming took place on location in Southern Rhodesia in 1935.[4]
Reception
Oskar Homolka won eighth best performance of the year for his portrayal of Paul Kruger in Rhodes.[5]
References
- ↑ "BFI | Film & TV Database | RHODES OF AFRICA (1936)". Ftvdb.bfi.org.uk. 16 April 2009. Retrieved 2 September 2010.
- ↑ "Big British Films". The Voice. 8 (52). Tasmania, Australia. 28 December 1935. p. 6. Retrieved 26 October 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ "Big British Films". The Voice. 8 (52). Tasmania, Australia. 28 December 1935. p. 6. Retrieved 26 October 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ "FILM WORDS". The West Australian. 51 (15, 328). Western Australia. 9 August 1935. p. 2. Retrieved 26 October 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ "BEST FILM PERFORMANCE LAST YEAR". The Examiner (LATE NEWS EDITION and DAILY ed.). Launceston, Tasmania. 9 July 1937. p. 8. Retrieved 4 March 2013 – via National Library of Australia.
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