Mogambo

'Mogambo' is a romantic drama directed by John Ford with a screenplay by John Lee Mahin and starring Clark Gable, Ava Gardner, and Grace Kelly. It is an adaptation of the 1928 play "Red Dust" written by Wilson Collison, which was itself a film in 1932 starring Clark Gable. The movie premiered in the United States on October 9, 1953. It had a budget of over 3 million dollars, as it was filmed on African locations, although it grossed more than 8 million thanks to its success.

The film tells a love triangle story surrounding the figure of Victor Marswell, an American hunter who is on safari in Kenya. First to arrive is Eloise "Honey Bear" Kelly, a wealthy lady from New York who comes to meet a maharaja who stands her up. Marswell and Kelly fall in love and spend the night together.

Next to arrive is Linda Nordley, along with her husband Donald Nordley, who have traveled to the area to attend a safari that Marswell was supposed to lead. However, he refuses and leaves it in the hands of his assistant. In the end, Marswell ends up saving Linda from a panther and discovers that he also has feelings for her...

'Mogambo' was part of a trend of the time: remakes of classic films now shot in color and on outdoor locations. The movie was filmed in Okalataka, French Congo, and Mount Kenya, among other locations. It was a complicated shoot, as there were rumors that the Mau Mau, a Kenyan rebel militia, wanted to end Clark Gable's life. Ultimately, the film was a commercial success and also received critical acclaim. Both Kelly and Garner were nominated for Oscars for their respective roles.

• Adventure
• Drama
• Romance