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Call Number: DVD00025 Copy 1

DVD00025 Copy 2

by Sam Spiegel; James Agee; John Huston; Humphrey Bogart; Katharine Hepburn; Robert Morley; Theodore Bikel; Peter Bull; C S Forester; Richard Marner; Jack Cardiff; Allan Gray; Romulus Films.; Paramount DVD (Firm); Horizon Pictures (G.B.); Madison Reports and Releasing Corporation.;

Format: DVD

Language: English

Publisher:  Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount DVD, [2010]

Notes: Originally released in 1951 (104 mins.); Based on the novel by C.S. Forester; Nominated for four 1952 Academy Awards;

Summary: At the start of World War I, German imperial troops burn down a mission in Africa. The mission’s reverend was so overtaken with disappointment that he passes away. Shortly after his well-educated, snooty sister Rose buries her brother, she must leave on the only available transport, the ‘African Queen’ steamboat. The boat is manned by the ill-mannered bachelor, Charlie. Together they embark on a long difficult journey, without any comfort. Rose grows determined to assist in the British war effort and presses Charlie until he finally agrees and together they steam up the Ulana encountering an enemy fort, raging rapids, bloodthirsty parasites and an endlessly branching stream which always seems to lead them to what appear to be impenetrable swamps. Despite their opposing personalities, the two grow closer to each other and ultimately carry out their plan to take out a German warship.

OCLC #: 498467096

Also: available on VHS at VHS00460