{"product_id":"africa-screams-blu-ray","title":"Africa Screams (BLU-RAY) Coming to Our Shelves January 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nJ2xC13Hd9Y?si=yo6s5-BG8bfdmNl6\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAfrica Screams\u003c\/em\u003e looks stunning in this 4K restoration by the 3-D Film Archive from original 35mm nitrate film elements, and is matched by equally superior restored sound exclusive to this release sourced from recently discovered 35mm variable density nitrate track elements!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 1940s, the comedy team of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were among Universal's top moneymakers, and, by the end of the decade, were allowed to make one independent film per year. Hot off the success of Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, Bud and Lou teamed up with independent producer Edward Nassour to release \u003cem\u003eAfrica Screams\u003c\/em\u003e—a hilarious jungle romp where the boys hightail it to the dark continent and encounter wild beasts, dangerous natives, and… an affectionate gorilla!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepartment store clerks Buzz Johnson and Stanley Livington (Bud and Lou) are hired by treasure hunter Diana Emerson (Hillary Brooke, \u003cem\u003eThe Abbott and Costello Show\u003c\/em\u003e) for an African expedition when it is believed Stanley has memorized a map that will lead her to a rare orangutan. It's all a cover, of course, as Diana is really after a secret trove of diamonds and is counting on Stanley’s memory to guide her to the treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequent Bud and Lou collaborator Charles Barton directs \u003cem\u003eAfrica Screams\u003c\/em\u003e which features an array of supporting players: real-life big-game hunter Frank \"Bring 'em back alive\" Buck, real-life circus owner\/animal trainer Clyde Beatty, Shemp Howard (\u003cem\u003eThree Stooges\u003c\/em\u003e), Joe Besser (Shemp's eventual \u003cem\u003eStooges\u003c\/em\u003e replacement and also an A\u0026amp;C TV show regular), as well as heavyweight boxing brothers Buddy and Max Baer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew audio restoration by Ray Faiola, Chelsea Rialto Studios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBONUS FEATURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare Clip of Abbott and Costello making their network TV debut performing \"Who’s on First?\" at President Truman’s pre-Inaugural Gala (Jan. 19, 1949)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Classicflix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45254431867080,"sku":"CF-0022BLU-A","price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/8486\/3688\/files\/africascreamsbd.jpg?v=1794441199","url":"https:\/\/videomatica.com\/products\/africa-screams-blu-ray","provider":"Videomatica Ltd (since 1983)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}