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About this title: 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 Homolka) results in the Boer War, treated herein as a noble British victory (Three years later, Kruger ...
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Rhodes of Africa (Aka Rhodes)
Berthold Viertel
Format: VHS
Description: Walter Huston, Oskar Homolka, Basil Sydney, Frank Cellier, Peggy Ashcroft, Bernard Lee, Douglas Kennedy. New in new packaging. 1936 Run time: 91. Here's an underrated epic about the British empire, enlivened by a terrific star turn from Walter Huston. 19th century explorer Cecil Rhodes paves the way for the exploitation of Africa, with friction between him and Dutch Prime Minister Kruger eventually resulting in the Boer War. Produced by Geoffrey Barkas. Written by Leslie Arliss, Michael ... read more
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