White Pongo (1945)

Hunters and scientists venture into the jungle to track down a savage albino gorilla, which they believe could be the missing link between man and ape.

Director:

Sam Newfield

Writer:

Raymond L. Schrock (original story & screenplay)

Stars:

Richard Fraser, Maris Wrixon, Lionel Royce

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Richard Fraser	...	Geoffrey Bishop
Maris Wrixon	...	Pamela Bragdon
Lionel Royce	...	Peter Van Dorn
Al Eben	...	Hans Kroegert
Gordon Richards	...	Sir Harry Bragdon
Michael Dyne	...	Clive Carswell
George Lloyd	...	Baxter
Larry Steers	...	Dr. Kent
Milton Kibbee	...	Gunderson
Egon Brecher	...	Dr. Gerig
Joel Fluellen	...	Mumbo Jumbo

Storyline

Suspecting that a safari guide is a wanted killer, undercover policeman Geoffrey Bishop joins a safari led by the suspect for a scientist that hopes to find and prove that a fabled white gorilla is a missing link.

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Plot Keywords:

gorilla | safari | missing link | white haired gorilla | white gorilla costume | 

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Taglines:

A Half-Human Monster Stalks The Jungle!

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Genres:

Adventure

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 November 1945 (USA)

Also Known As:

Adventure Unlimited

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden - 301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sigmund Neufeld Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

71 min 10 min (short)

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

Although the title of the film is "White Pongo", the white gorilla is referred to as "White Ponga" throughout the movie.

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Quotes

Clive Carswell: It takes more than a shave to make a gentleman.

User Reviews

I loved it, even with the Mumbo Jumbo

This is the kind of film that kids will enjoy and does not contain a lot of violence. The setting looked good with a lot of jungle greenery and men in gorilla suits. There is actually a plot to this thing. I would have rather had the plot revolve around looking for and trying to capture a rare white gorilla than looking for a white ape that they suppose to be the 'missing link',,,but I guess the 'link' bit adds something(??). Check out the filmography of Wrixen and Fraser, the native safari guide named, believe it or not..Mumbo Jumbo, they were accomplished actors and played in many notable films. White Pongo is not bad but not good either. There is decent character development and a slight surprise near the end. Ape gets girl, ape looses girl, guy gets girl. Happy ending. Good clean fun.