The Gorilla (1939): Cast
The Gorilla is a 1939 comedy horror film directed by Allan Dwan, starring Jimmy Ritz as Garrity - a Ritz Brother, Harry Ritz and Lionel Atwill. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 8m (68 min)
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Gorilla About?
The premise of The Gorilla without spoilers.
When an escaped circus gorilla appears to be on a murderous rampage, a nervous attorney hires detectives Garrity, Harrigan and Mullivan as bodyguards. The investigation shows the lawyer has a hidden agenda and the ape may be innocent. They must protect a young heiress in danger, racing to save the day.
The Gorilla Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- psychotronic film
- cellar
- butler
- wall safe
- reference to shakespeare's romeo and juliet
- sailor
- mousetrap
- serial killer
- newspaper headline
- maid
- death threat
- note
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- private detective
- reference to rudyard kipling
- professional killer
- warning
- fiance fiancee relationship
- radio
- secret door
- gorilla suit
- debt
- ape suit
- cage
- reference to sherlock holmes
- murderer
- insurance company
- private detective agency
- comedy team
- detective agency
- animal trainer
- mysterious disappearance
- uncle niece relationship
- escaped gorilla
- gorilla
- handcuffs
- owing money
- bumbling detective
- reference to william shakespeare
- watching through a window
- rock thrown through a window
- lights go out
- note tied to a rock
- closet
- threat
- judo flip
- secret entrance behind bookcase
- midnight attack
- loan
- inept detective
- detective
The Gorilla Cast & Characters
Jimmy Ritz leads the cast as Garrity - a Ritz Brother, with Harry Ritz as Harrigan - a Ritz Brother and Lionel Atwill as Walter Stevens. Directed by Allan Dwan; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Allan Dwan
- Jimmy Ritz as Garrity - a Ritz Brother
- Harry Ritz as Harrigan - a Ritz Brother
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Lionel Atwill as Walter Stevens - Paul Harvey as A.P. Conway
Also Starring in The Gorilla
· 8 more- Bela Lugosi Peters - the Butler
- Patsy Kelly Kitty - the Maid
- Joseph Calleia Stranger
- Anita Louise Norma Denby
- Edward Norris Jack Marsden
- Art Miles Poe the Gorilla
- Wally Vernon Seaman
- Al Ritz Mulligan - a Ritz Brother
More from Allan Dwan
More films directed by Allan Dwan, best-rated first: Sands of Iwo Jima, Most Dangerous Man Alive, Enchanted Island and The River’s Edge.
Cars in The Gorilla
2 cars on screen: the 1939 Packard Super Eight and the unknown.
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1939 Packard Super Eight Minor role -
unknown Minor role
The Gorilla Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “猩猩杀手” and “Segure Este Gorila”.
- Also known as
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- 猩猩杀手
- Segure Este Gorila
- El gorila
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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 8 minutes (68 minutes).
When was The Gorilla released?
The Gorilla was released on May 26, 1939.
Who directed The Gorilla?
The Gorilla was directed by Allan Dwan.
More films by Allan Dwan Who is in the cast of The Gorilla?
The Gorilla stars Jimmy Ritz as Garrity - a Ritz Brother, Harry Ritz as Harrigan - a Ritz Brother and Lionel Atwill as Walter Stevens, among 12 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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