Love Stories from the African Diaspora
Here are some of our picks for inclusive Black love stories in film and media. We hope you enjoy these tender love stories and beautiful depictions.
Tarzan and the Leopard Woman (1946)
A tribe devoted to the leopard cult is dedicated to preventing civilization from moving further into Africa.
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A tribe devoted to the leopard cult is dedicated to preventing civilization from moving further into Africa.
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Genre:Action, Adventure
Written By:Carroll Young
In Theaters:2/18/1946
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Runtime:72 minutes
Studio:Sol Lesser Productions
Cast
Kurt Neumann
Director
Johnny Weissmüller
Tarzan
Brenda Joyce
Jane
Johnny Sheffield
Boy
Acquanetta
Lea, the High Priestess
Edgar Barrier
Dr. Ameer Lazar
Dennis Hoey
Commissioner
Tommy Cook
Kimba
Anthony Caruso
Mongo
Doris Lloyd
Miss Wetherby (uncredited)
Lillian Molieri
Zambesi Maiden (uncredited)
George J. Lewis
Corporal (uncredited)
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