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The Gorilla

The Gorilla

A Ritz is afraid of nothing ... but ... THIS ... IS ... SOMETHING!

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Gorilla
  • Genres: Comedy, Mystery
  • Release Date: 1939-05-26
  • Runtime: 68 minutes
  • Rating: 4.556/10 (27 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: 20th Century Fox
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.8539
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Jimmy Ritz

Jimmy Ritz

as Garrity - a Ritz Brother

Harry Ritz

Harry Ritz

as Harrigan - a Ritz Brother

Al Ritz

Al Ritz

as Mulligan - a Ritz Brother

Anita Louise

Anita Louise

as Norma Denby

Patsy Kelly

Patsy Kelly

as Kitty - the Maid

Lionel Atwill

Lionel Atwill

as Walter Stevens

Bela Lugosi

Bela Lugosi

as Peters - the Butler

Joseph Calleia

Joseph Calleia

as Stranger

Edward Norris

Edward Norris

as Jack Marsden

Wally Vernon

Wally Vernon

as Seaman

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

gorilladetectiveslapstick comedymansionapeprivate detectiveape mancomedy troupe

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Gorilla?

The Gorilla is a Comedy, Mystery movie directed by . It was released on 1939-05-26.

Who are the main actors in The Gorilla?

The main cast includes Jimmy Ritz, Harry Ritz, Al Ritz, Anita Louise, Patsy Kelly, .

Where can I watch The Gorilla online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Gorilla is available.

Is The Gorilla based on a true story?

A Ritz is afraid of nothing ... but ... THIS ... IS ... SOMETHING!

What is the IMDb rating of The Gorilla?

The Gorilla has an IMDb rating of 4.556/10 based on 27 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Gorilla?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Gorilla?

The soundtrack was composed by 20th Century Fox. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Gorilla filmed?

The Gorilla was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Gorilla?

The total runtime of The Gorilla is 68 minutes.

Is The Gorilla suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Gorilla?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Gorilla.

Does The Gorilla have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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