---
title: "Mamba"
year: 1930
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mamba-1930"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 295850
imdb_id: "tt0021109"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 78
community_rating: 4.9
vote_count: 9
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Mamba (1930) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mamba-1930

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Mamba is a 1930 American pre-Code drama film released by Tiffany Pictures and shot entirely in Technicolor. Set in German East Africa during the period before World War I, the story follows August Bolte, the richest man in a local settlement. Despised by both the European settlers and the locals for his arrogance and greed, Bolte is called Mamba, after a deadly snake, by the local population. To save a destitute nobleman from ruin, Bolte forces the nobleman's beautiful daughter to marry him. After she arrives in Africa, she falls in love with an officer serving in the local German garrison. When World War I breaks out, Bolte cannot avoid conscription and ultimately foments a rebellion among the local natives. The film stars Jean Hersholt, Eleanor Boardman, Ralph Forbes, Josef Swickard, Claude Fleming, William Stanton, and William von Brincken, and was based on a story by Ferdinand Schumann-Heink and John Reinhardt.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Albert S. Rogell
- **Networks / Studios**: Color Art Productions, Tiffany Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jean Hersholt** as *August Bolte (Mamba)*
- **Eleanor Boardman** as *Helen von Linden*
- **Ralph Forbes** as *Karl von Reiden*
- **Claude Fleming** as *Major Cromwell*
- **Will Stanton** as *Cockney servant*
- **Wilhelm von Brincken** as *Major von Shultz*
- **Hazel Jones** as *Hassim's daughter*
- **Arthur Stone** as *British soldier*
- **Andrés de Segurola**
- **Edward Martindel**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Mamba online?
Mamba is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Tubi TV. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Mamba worth watching?
Mamba holds a community rating of 4.9/10 based on 9 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Mamba and when was it released?
Mamba is a feature film with a runtime of 78 minutes. It was released in 1930. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Mamba?
Mamba was directed by Albert S. Rogell.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Mamba — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/295850)
- [Mamba (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamba_(film))
- [Mamba (1930) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0021109/fullcredits/)
- [Mamba (1930) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/mamba/credits)
- [Mamba (film) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Mamba_(film))
- [Mamba - Cast & Crew - Flickchart](https://www.flickchart.com/movie/mamba-1930/credits)

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