Rhodes of Africa (1936)

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African-American students who have accepted Rhodes scholarships may feel like wincing at Rhodes of Africa, an unabashed celebration of British imperialism. Walter Huston portrays Cecil Rhodes, the 19th century explorer who dreamed of "taming" the rugged African terrain. Establishing the colony of Rhodesia, the film's "hero" opens up the rest of the continent for the benefit of Mother England and its industrial elite. Increasing friction between Rhodes and Dutch prime minister Kruger (Oscar

Unrated, 1 hr. 31 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure

Directed By: Berthold Viertel

Cast

Walter Huston
Cecil Rhodes
Oscar Homolka
Paul Kruger
Basil Sydney
Dr. Jamison
Frank Cellier
Barney Barnato
Peggy Ashcroft
Ann Carpenter
Renne de Vaux
Mrs. Kruger
Bernard Lee
Cartwright
Lewis Casson
Helm
Ndanisa Kumalo
King Lobengula
Glennis Lorimer
Cartwright's Fiancee
Percy Parsons
Hendricks
Oskar Homolka
Renee De Vaux

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