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    African Queen, The

    What is Charlie Allnutt referring to when he says, 'Ain't nothing I can do about it'?The African Queen

      Loud stomach rumbles. The brother gives Charlie a pointed stare while reading an ad for Page Woodcock's Wind Pills.

    What does Rose offer to do, which shocks her feverish brother?The African Queen

      help him remove his clothing.

    Who was the only person to make it down the river before Charlie and Rose?The African Queen

      Spengler.

    Considering the only person to make it down the river before Charlie and Rose, what was his purpose in going downriver?The African Queen

      Map-making. 'That's his map you were looking at.'

    What is the name of the portion of the river the Queen begins her journey on?The African Queen

      The Ulanga.

    What is the name of the German-occupied fort which the Queen must pass?The African Queen

      Shona.

    What is the name of the ship Rose plans to torpedo?The African Queen

      The Louisa.

    After what event does Rose exclaim, 'I never dreamed that any mere physical experience could be so stimulating!'?The African Queen

      Shooting the rapids.

    Why does Charlie occasionally have to kick the boiler?The African Queen

      there's a screwdriver jamming the safety valve.

    Who played the role of Mr. Allnut?"The African Queen" The Movie

      Humphrey Bogart. Bogart starred in another two other films released in 1951, "The Enforcer" and "Sirocco".

    Where was the movie mostly filmed?"The African Queen" The Movie

      Africa. "The African Queen" was filmed almost entirely on location in Africa, where director John Huston spent more time hunting than he did directing.

    During what war did the movie take place?"The African Queen" The Movie

      WWI. The Germans were in Africa because of the amount of Brittish infuence in the area at that time.

    What was the name of the boat?"The African Queen" The Movie

      African Queen. The name of the boat is the same as the name of the movie, and in my humble opinion, the term African Queen also refers to Rosie.

    What did Mr. Allnut get on him when pushing the boat through the reeds?"The African Queen" The Movie

      leeches . Leeches were an actual problem for the film crew and actors during the filming.

    What is Mr. Allnut's first name?"The African Queen" The Movie

      Charlie. For the first half of the film, Rosie calls him Mr. Allnut. It takes her some time before she calls him Charlie.

    What is Rosie's full first name?"The African Queen" The Movie

      Rose. Charlie calls her Miss or Miss Rose until they get to know each other better, and he starts calling her Rosie.

    What does Rosie talk Mr. Allnut into doing?"The African Queen" The Movie

      Trying to sink a German Gunboat. He thinks she's crazy, but she talks him into it anyway.

    Why does Mr. Allnut stop at the mission?"The African Queen" The Movie

      To deliver supplies and mail. His little boat is a steam boat and a mail boat.

    What relative of Rosie's dies in the beginning of the movie?"The African Queen" The Movie

      Brother. Rosie's brother is played by Robert Morley, an excellent actor in a small role.

    What did Rosie throw off the boat that upset Mr. Allnut?"The African Queen" The Movie

      His gin. I suspect Bogart wouldn't have been to happy about this either!

    Why was Rosie in Africa?"The African Queen" The Movie

      She was a missionary. Rosie is a spinster missionary helping her brother.

    What attacks Rosie and Mr. Allnut when they pull to shore for a night's rest?"The African Queen" The Movie

      Insects. The insects where a real problem for the cast and crew as well.

    What did the German boat captain do for Mr. Allnut and Rosie just before he was about to hang them?"The African Queen" The Movie

      Marry them. Nice of the captain to do this just before he plans on killing them!

    What caused their plan to fail?"The African Queen" The Movie

      A storm sunk the boat. Nature strikes again.

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