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9 October 1953 (USA) moreTagline:
Actually filmed by M-G-M on safari...amid authentic scenes of unrivalled savagery and awe-inspiring splendor! morePlot:
Victor Marswell runs a big game trapping company in Kenya. Eloise Kelly is ditched there, and an immediate attraction happens between them... more | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 1 win & 1 nomination moreUser Comments:
Chick flick 1950s style. Silly, but with real Africa footage more (42 total)US TV Schedule:
| Sun. Nov. 15 | 6:00 PM | TCM |
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UK:U | Portugal:M/12 | Argentina:Atp | West Germany:12 (f) | USA:Approved (PCA #16530) | Australia:PG | Finland:K-16 | Sweden:15Fun Stuff
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During filming Ava Gardner flew to London to have an abortion after she became pregnant with Frank Sinatra's child. moreGoofs:
Miscellaneous: After Victor rescues Mrs Nordley when she wanders off, a sudden storm blows in. But only the trees and bushes near the actors are blown about by the 'storm', the trees visible a short distance behind them are completely calm. moreQuotes:
Eloise Y. 'Honey Bear' Kelly: The only lions I ever want to see again are the two in front of the public library. moreSoundtrack:
COMIN' THROUGH THE RYE moreFAQ
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Clark Gable plays a rough wildlife hunter, who captures wild animals for zoos and takes frivolous wealthy scientists on safari. The improbable story involves a lot of hand-wringing scenes with chatty, emotional women in immaculately pressed, cute outfits throughout hot, dusty, steamy Africa. The supporting cast is mostly dull and the plot...thin at best. The whole scene serves as a scaffold off of which the studio tries to hang a cat fight between two fabulous, yet totally dissimilar women, over the marginally sexy Clark Gable. Save yourself some time and grief: scan forward to the last half hour of the film and you'll see the best performances,figure out the whole story, and watch the rapid wind-up. Ava Gardner looks the quintessential 50's good-time girl. Grace Kelley works the nice-girls-need-love too angle with aplomb. The one thing that makes the film worth a look is the many scenes of Africa and the real tribesmen in their beautiful and interesting native clothes and adornments. African singing throughout. Warning: Politically incorrect conversations about taking baby gorillas away for profit. And holy smokes! For fun, Count the number of cigarettes doled out and in this film!