The African Queen
(DVD)
Contributors:
Spiegel, Sam, producer.
Agee, James, 1909-1955, screenwriter.
Huston, John, 1906-1987, director,
Bogart, Humphrey, 1899-1957, actor.
Hepburn, Katharine, 1907-2003, actor.
Agee, James, 1909-1955, screenwriter.
Huston, John, 1906-1987, director,
Bogart, Humphrey, 1899-1957, actor.
Hepburn, Katharine, 1907-2003, actor.
Published:
Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount, 2010., ©2010
Format:
DVD
Physical Desc:
1 videodisc (approximately 105 minutes) ; 12 cm
Status:
Description
At the start of World War I, German imperial troops burn down a mission in Africa. The mission's clergyman 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.
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
New London Adult DVDs
DVD CLASSIC AFR
On Shelf
North Branford/Atwater Adult DVD
DVD Classics African
On Shelf
North Haven Adult DVD
DVD Action/Adventure African
On Shelf
Orange/Case Adult Videorecording Fiction DVD
DVD DRAMA African
Due Jul 18, 2025
More Details
Language:
English
UPC:
883929303717
Notes
General Note
Based on the novel by C.S. Forester.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1951.
General Note
Special features: "Embracing chaos: making the African Queen" featurette.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Jack Cardiff ; editor, Ralph Kemplen ; music, Allan Gray
Participants/Performers
Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, Robert Morley, Theodore Bikel, Peter Bull, Walter Gotell, Peter Swanwick, Richard Marner.
Description
At the start of World War I, German imperial troops burn down a mission in Africa. The mission's clergyman 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.
System Details
DVD
Awards
Named to the National Film Registry in 1994 by the Library of Congress.
Awards
Academy Award winner, 1951: Best Actor (Humphrey Bogart).
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Spiegel, S., Agee, J., Huston, J., Bogart, H., & Hepburn, K. (2010). The African Queen. Paramount.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Sam, Spiegel et al.. 2010. The African Queen. Paramount.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Sam, Spiegel et al., The African Queen. Paramount, 2010.
MLA Citation (style guide)The African Queen. Spiegel, Sam,, et al. Paramount, 2010.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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