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The Gorilla (1939)

Movie ★ 4.8 68 min

Comedy Mystery Horror

When an escaped circus gorilla appears to have gone on a murderous rampage, a threatened attorney calls on the detective trio of Garrity, Harrigan and Mullivan to act as bodyguards. In short order, we discover that there is more to the attorney than meets the eye, and the ape may be innocent after all. When a pretty young heiress faces peril, it's up to our heroic trio to save the day.

Allan Dwan Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 26, 1939
Runtime
68 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0031387
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Themes

Cast

Jimmy Ritz Jimmy Ritz Garrity Harry Ritz Harry Ritz Harrigan Al Ritz Al Ritz Mulligan Anita Louise Anita Louise Norma Denby Patsy Kelly Patsy Kelly Kitty Lionel Atwill Lionel Atwill Walter Stevens Bela Lugosi Bela Lugosi Peters Joseph Calleia Joseph Calleia Stranger Edward Norris Edward Norris Jack Marsden Wally Vernon Wally Vernon Seaman Paul Harvey Paul Harvey Conway Art Miles The Gorilla

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Gorilla about?
When an escaped circus gorilla appears to have gone on a murderous rampage, a threatened attorney calls on the detective trio of Garrity, Harrigan and Mullivan to act as bodyguards. In short order, we discover that there is more to the attorney than meets the eye, and the ape may be innocent after all. When a pretty young heiress faces peril, it's up to our heroic trio to save the day.
Who directed The Gorilla?
The Gorilla was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in The Gorilla?
The Gorilla stars Jimmy Ritz, Harry Ritz, Al Ritz, Anita Louise.
When was The Gorilla released?
The Gorilla is a 1939 comedy, mystery, horror film.
Where can I watch The Gorilla?
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