West of Zanzibar(1928)
A story of love and revenge in the African jungles!
West of Zanzibar Synopsis
A magician seeks vengeance upon the man who paralyzed him and the illegitimate daughter he sired with the magician's wife.
West of Zanzibar (1928) is a drama, thriller and mystery film directed by Tod Browning, released on November 24, 1928 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Lon Chaney, Lionel Barrymore, Mary Nolan and Warner Baxter. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 44 ratings.
- Director:
- Tod Browning
- Writers:
- Elliott J. Clawson, Waldemar Young, Chester De Vonde
- Producers:
- Tod Browning, Irving Thalberg
- Cinematographer:
- Percy Hilburn
- Composer:
- William Axt
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $259,000
- Revenue:
- $921,000
- Status:
- Released
West of Zanzibar Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lon Chaney
as Phroso 'Dead-Legs'
Lionel Barrymore
as Crane
Mary Nolan
as Maizie
Warner Baxter
as Doc
Jacqueline Gadsden
as Anna
Tiny Ward
as Tiny
Kalla Pasha
as Babe
Curtis Nero
as Bumbu
- Chaz Chase
Chaz Chase
as Music Hall Performer (uncredited)
Rose Dione
as Zanzibar Club Owner (uncredited)
Louise Emmons
as Old Woman on Street (uncredited)
Fred Gamble
as Vaudeville Comedian (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Tod Browning, written by Elliott J. Clawson, Waldemar Young and Chester De Vonde, produced by Tod Browning and Irving Thalberg.
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West of Zanzibar Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 44 ratings.
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West of Zanzibar – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch West of Zanzibar online?
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West of Zanzibar (1928) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in West of Zanzibar?
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The main cast of West of Zanzibar (1928) includes Lon Chaney, Lionel Barrymore, Mary Nolan, Warner Baxter and Jacqueline Gadsden. The film was directed by Tod Browning. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was West of Zanzibar released?
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West of Zanzibar was released on November 24, 1928 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is West of Zanzibar worth watching?
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West of Zanzibar (1928) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 44 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.