An attempt to give rise to another Marlene Dietrich was the goal of this picture, which starred Birell as a countess in the African jungle tagging along after Douglas, a doctor searching for a cure for "nagana," the native word for sleeping sickness. Douglas and Birell fight native
superstitions and crocodiles before surrendering to science and romance. Birell soon sank from sight after a brief movie stint.
Released:
1933
Rated:
NR
Length:
72 mins