Trader Horn_
"The Miracle of Pictures"
While on safari in an unexplored area of Africa, Trader Horn and Peru find missionary Edith Trent killed by natives. They decide to carry on her quest for her lost daughter Nina. They find her as the queen of a particularly savage tribe, and try to bring her back to civilization.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Trader Horn earned $4.2M worldwide on a $1.3M budget — a 223% return on investment.
W.S. Van Dyke →
Harry Carey →
Year context
Trader Horn was released 95 years ago in 1931.
CAST (7)
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$1.3M
Budget
$4.2M
Revenue
+223%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
122 min (2h 2m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.3/10 (22 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$1,300,000
Box Office
$4,200,000
Profit
+$2,900,000
IMDB
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Trader Horn about?
While on safari in an unexplored area of Africa, Trader Horn and Peru find missionary Edith Trent killed by natives. They decide to carry on her quest for her lost daughter Nina. They find her as the queen of a particularly savage tribe, and try to bring her back to civilization.
How long is Trader Horn?
Trader Horn has a runtime of 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Who directed Trader Horn?
Trader Horn was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
Who stars in Trader Horn?
The cast of Trader Horn includes Harry Carey, Edwina Booth, Duncan Renaldo, Mutia Omoolu, Olive Carey.
How much did Trader Horn make at the box office?
Trader Horn earned $4,200,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $1,300,000.
What is the rating of Trader Horn?
Trader Horn has a rating of 5.3 out of 10 based on 22 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Action
Adventure
KEYWORDS (6)
africa
missionary
safari
death
pre-code
trader