Precious little was known about the mysterious African continent at the turn of the 20th century. Its vast grassy plains, its thick daylight-stopping forests and amazing array of wild life found mention only in the memoirs of explorers like David Livingston. These written records however left much to the imagination of the readers. Several decades later, advancements in motion picture technology and sound recording equipment enabled adventurers Paul Hoefler and Lowell Thomas to bring home a thrilling record of African life on film. Movie audiences across the United States were held spellbound by their daring exploits and the awe-inspiring sights and sounds they captured on celluloid. A product of their hard and often risky endeavors, this film is striking for many reasons. To begin with, it was the first of its kind portrayal of the real Africa. Secondly, this is the real stuff - no dramatized reenactments or studio props and no circus trained animals. There was also little possibility for retakes. Thirdly it is the rarity of the subjects captured on celluloid - amazing pygmies, disproportionate giraffe, pompous elephants, and fierce lions. Fourthly the film carries one of the liveliest narrations you will ever hear. Heaped with pun-filled humor, the narration adds loads of value to the presentation. Finally, this film has some priceless live footage of a lion attack and an equally rare lion hunt by the Masai. Beyond serving as a fascinating travelogue however, this feature conveys the hardships of life in Africa more than seventy years ago and is surely one that I wouldn’t miss. Witness this fascinating true-life adventure that brings fascinating Africa straight into your drawing room!