With Cherry Kearton in the Jungle
(1926)
In the depths of the ‘jungle’, hugely popular naturalist, pioneering wildlife photographer and international star of the silver screen Cherry Kearton spent years exploring Africa’s abundant animal population and intriguing local customs.
An engaging compilation film, it features some of the best scenes from Kearton’s back catalogue, recording everything from vast herds of zebras to a solitary rhino eyeballing the camera. Bringing to life the diversity found within the African continent, lions are seen panting in the heat, as giraffes emerge from a screen of trees and an elephant calf trips happily along.
Offering an intriguing insight into Britain’s first wildlife presenter and filmmaker, Kearton is seen surrounded by penguins, performing conjuring tricks for a group of young Africans and kissing a chimpanzee.
Showcasing Kearton’s extensive and groundbreaking work, With Cherry Kearton in the Jungle was one of the earliest films about African natural wildlife, increasing public awareness of both its beauty and variety.
