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The Bushbaby

1970, Movie, G, 100 mins

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Brooks, vacationing with her father in Africa, is given a bushbaby as a gift. She falls in love with the tiny, screaming beast and plans to take it back with her to England. As her ship leavs port, Brooks hops off the boat, hoping to leave the bushbaby in its natural home. Having missed the ship, Brooks and the little animal are helped by their former servant, Gossett, who agrees to accompany them on a trip across Africa, a journey that will link up Brooks with one of her father's friends. When local authorities assume that Brooks has been kidnaped by Gossett, he becomes a wanted man. Racist whites and white slavers pursue the girl, Gossett, and the animal, but they are saved when Brooks's father returns to clear up matters. Kiddie matinee fare that, naturally, avoids the race issue to a great extent. Gossett, a fine actor, is wasted here in a simple-minded role. Brooks, however, is not only simple-minded, but incredibly annoying as well. leave a comment
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