Africa Screams

thumb|Title screen thumb|Lou Costello as Stanley Livington and Hillary Brooke as Diana Emerson Africa Screams is a 1949 American film about two booksellers who search for diamonds in Africa, along the way meeting a visually-impaired gunner, a hungry lion, and a tribe of cannibals. Directed by Charles Barton. Written by Earl Baldwin. Abbott & Costello on the Silliest Safari Ever!  (taglines) Buzz Johnson [to Stanley] I'm going to make a hero out of you whether you like it or not. Stanley Livington That's the kind of girl I dream about. But you should see the ones I get. I'm not afraid of nothing . Not even you. I'm a pretty brave kid. I don't care about kittens. I don't care how big the kittens are. Dialogue Buzz Johnson: You mean, you intend to take a trip to Africa? Diana Emerson: Very differently, I'm planning a safari. Buzz Johnson: I can't understand why you have this terrible fear of animals in you. What is it? Stanley Livington: When I was a little baby I was scared by my piggy bank. Buzz Johnson: That's nonsense. Stanley Livington: You wanna hear something worse? Buzz Johnson: What? Stanley Livington: I was 15 years old before I ate my first animal cracker. Buzz Johnson: [sees Harry with a glass of water] Where're you going with the water? Harry: Oh my tent's on fire! Stanley Livington: [while in Africa] So if I draw the map I can go home? Buzz Johnson: What do you want to go home for? Stanley Livington: I forgot something. Buzz Johnson: What did you forget? Stanley Livington: I forgot to stay there. Buzz Johnson: Mr Livington, what about that raise I've been asking for? Stanley Livington: I'll talk to my partner if he's in. Buzz Johnson: Thank you, Sir. Stanley Livington: He's in. Taglines A Three Ring Circus of African Thrills and Laughs! Abbott & Costello on the Silliest Safari Ever! Adventure Has Never Been Dizzier as Abbott & Costello Invade the Dark Continent! A Zany, Hilarious Romp! Those Joy Boys are in hot water again in DARKEST LAFF-RICA! LOOK what's cookin' in AFRICA!! Cast Bud Abbott — Buzz Johnson Lou Costello — Stanley Livington Clyde Beatty — herself Frank Buck — himself Max Baer — Grappler McCoy Buddy Baer — Boots Wilson Hillary Brooke — Diana Emerson Shemp Howard — Gunner Joe Besser — Harry Burton Wenland — Bobo Charles Gemora — The Ape External links 0041098 Africa Screams Category:Abbott and Costello films Category:Films directed by Charles Barton Category:Films set in Africa Category:1949 American films Category:1949 English-language films Category:American adventure comedy films