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Horror thriller

The Gorilla (1927): Cast

The Gorilla (1927) movie poster

The Gorilla is a 1927 horror thriller directed by Alfred Santell, starring Walter Pidgeon as Stevens, Tully Marshall and Fred Kelsey. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.

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The Gorilla (1927) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
Alfred Santell
Genres
Horror , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Gorilla About?

The premise of The Gorilla without spoilers.

An ape is suspected of committing a series of murders.

The Gorilla Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • murder
  • ape
  • lost film
  • based on play
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Cast & crew

The Gorilla Cast & Characters

Walter Pidgeon leads the cast as Stevens, with Tully Marshall as William Townsend and Fred Kelsey as Mulligan. Directed by Alfred Santell; 9 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Alfred Santell

More films directed by Alfred Santell: That Brennan Girl, The Hairy Ape, Jack London and Beyond the Blue Horizon.

Full filmography

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FAQ

The Gorilla FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Gorilla, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Gorilla?

The Gorilla runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was The Gorilla released?

The Gorilla was released on November 13, 1927.

Who directed The Gorilla?

The Gorilla was directed by Alfred Santell.

More films by Alfred Santell

Who is in the cast of The Gorilla?

The Gorilla stars Walter Pidgeon as Stevens, Tully Marshall as William Townsend and Fred Kelsey as Mulligan, among 9 credited actors.

Does The Gorilla have a post-credit scene?

No. The Gorilla has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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