The African Queen
(Blu-Ray)
Contributors
Huston, John, 1906-1987, screenwriter,
Spiegel, Sam. film producer.
Agee, James, 1909-1955, screenwriter.
Hepburn, Katharine, 1907-2003, actor.
Morley, Robert. actor.
Spiegel, Sam. film producer.
Agee, James, 1909-1955, screenwriter.
Hepburn, Katharine, 1907-2003, actor.
Morley, Robert. actor.
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Status
Movie (Entertainment) - North Wing Basement
AD 1933
1 available
AD 1933
1 available
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Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Movie (Entertainment) - North Wing Basement | AD 1933 | On Shelf |
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Format
Blu-Ray
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (104 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
097360759143, 883929301751
Notes
General Note
Based on the novel "The African Queen" by C.S. Forester.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1951.
General Note
"Restored"--Container sleeve.
General Note
Special features: "Embracing chaos: making the African Queen" featurette. Special feature is presented in standard definition and is not rated.
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.
Description
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 endlessly branching steam which always seem 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.
Target Audience
Not rated.
System Details
Blu-ray disc; full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0 remastered from a mono. soundtrack; 1080p High Definition; requires Blu-ray player.
Language
English, dubbed Spanish, dubbed Portuguese and dubbed French soundtracks; optional English, French, Portuguese or Spanish subtitles and optional English subtitles for the hearing-impaired.
Subjects
LC Subjects
Action and adventure films.
Bachelors -- Africa -- Drama.
Feature films
Film adaptations
Historical films.
Man-woman relationships -- Drama.
Romance films.
Steamboats -- Africa -- Drama.
Steamboats -- Passenger accommodation -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
War films.
Warships -- Drama.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Africa -- Drama.
Bachelors -- Africa -- Drama.
Feature films
Film adaptations
Historical films.
Man-woman relationships -- Drama.
Romance films.
Steamboats -- Africa -- Drama.
Steamboats -- Passenger accommodation -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
War films.
Warships -- Drama.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Africa -- Drama.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Huston, J., Spiegel, S., Agee, J., Hepburn, K., Morley, R., Bikel, T., Bull, P., Forester, C. S. 1., & Bogart, H. (2010). The African Queen ([Blu-ray ed.].). Paramount Home Entertainment.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)John Huston et al.. 2010. The African Queen. Paramount Home Entertainment.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)John Huston et al.. The African Queen Paramount Home Entertainment, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Huston, John, et al. The African Queen [Blu-ray ed.]., Paramount Home Entertainment, 2010.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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