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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

Top billed cast

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

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