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The Gorilla (1939)

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.

  • Comedy
  • Mystery
  • Horror

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Jimmy RitzJimmy RitzGarrity
  • Photo of Harry RitzHarry RitzHarrigan
  • Photo of Al RitzAl RitzMulligan
  • Photo of Anita LouiseAnita LouiseNorma Denby
  • Photo of Patsy KellyPatsy KellyKitty
  • Photo of Lionel AtwillLionel AtwillWalter Stevens
  • Photo of Bela LugosiBela LugosiPeters
  • Photo of Joseph CalleiaJoseph CalleiaStranger
  • Photo of Edward NorrisEdward NorrisJack Marsden
  • Photo of Wally VernonWally VernonSeaman

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