Moon Over Africa

Moon Over Africa is a syndicated series that aired in 1935. The series runs for 26 episodes, each lasting 15 minutes. The story follows the adventures of Professor Anton Edwards, an expert in ancient languages, as he leads an expedition deep into the African jungle in search of the lost city of Atlantis.

Accompanying him are his daughter Lorna, his assistant Jack Martin, and their guide Prince Nguru, the son of a Masai chief. Early on, the team comes into possession of a preserved, mummified talking head that speaks an ancient language and guides them on their quest.

As the expedition delves deeper into the unknown, they encounter strange tribes, practitioners of juju magic, and at one point are even captured by cannibals who only eat human flesh during the full moon. The journey is filled with danger, excitement, and the constant search for clues that might lead them to the legendary lost civilization of Atlantis.

The Stars

The main characters of Moon Over Africa are Professor Anton Edwards, the expedition leader and expert in ancient languages; Lorna, his daughter; Jack Martin, the assistant; and Prince Nguru, the Masai guide. While there are no details on the actors who portrayed these roles, they are central to the unfolding adventure.

Key Dates

• Moon Over Africa is believed to have aired for 26 episodes from March 16th, 1935.
• Final episode was September 7th, 1935.

Other Information

Very little is definitively known about Moon Over Africa beyond the basic details of its plot and production. The unique setting, blend of adventure and the supernatural, and search for a legendary lost civilization, however, make Moon Over Africa an intriguing example of old-time radio programming from a lesser-known corner of the medium’s history.