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The Gorilla is a american film of genre Thriller directed by Allan Dwan released in USA on 26 may 1939 with Jimmy Ritz

The Gorilla (1939)

The Gorilla
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Released in USA 26 may 1939
Length 1h6
Directed by
OriginUSA
Genres Thriller,    Comedy,    Horror comedy,    Horror,    Crime
Rating48% 2.4069752.4069752.4069752.4069752.406975

The Gorilla is a 1939 comedy horror film starring the Ritz Brothers, Lionel Atwill, Bela Lugosi, and Patsy Kelly. It was based on a play of the same name by Ralph Spence.

Synopsis

Lorsqu'un gorille de cirque évadé semble s'être livré à un déchaînement meurtrier, un avocat menacé appelle le trio de détectives Garrity, Harrigan et Mullivan à agir en tant que gardes du corps. En peu de temps, nous découvrons que l'avocat a plus à offrir qu'il n'y paraît, et le singe peut être innocent après tout. Quand une jolie jeune héritière fait face au péril, c'est à notre trio héroïque de sauver la situation.

Actors

Jimmy Ritz

(Garrity - a Ritz Brother)Harry Ritz

(Harrigan - a Ritz Brother)Al Ritz

(Mulligan - a Ritz Brother)Anita Louise

(Norma Denby)Patsy Kelly

(Kitty - the Maid)
And :
Lionel Atwill
Bela Lugosi
Joseph Calleia
Edward Norris
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