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Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla (1952)

74 min  -  Horror | Comedy | Sci-Fi  -   8 October 1952 (USA)
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Two goofy entertainers meet a mad scientist on a jungle island.

Director:

William Beaudine

Writers:

Tim Ryan (screenplay), Leo 'Ukie' Sherin (additional dialogue), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Bela Lugosi, Duke Mitchell and Sammy Petrillo
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Bela Lugosi ...
Duke Mitchell Duke Mitchell ...
Duke Mitchell
Sammy Petrillo Sammy Petrillo ...
Sammy Petrillo
Charlita Charlita ...
Nona
Muriel Landers Muriel Landers ...
Saloma
Al Kikume ...
Chief Rakos
Mickey Simpson Mickey Simpson ...
Chula
Milton Newberger Milton Newberger ...
Bongo, the Witch Doctor
Martin Garralaga Martin Garralaga ...
Pepe Bordo / Waiter
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Storyline

Entertainers Mitchell and Petrillo (Martin & Lewis clones) parachute into the jungles of the Pacific island of Cola-Cola, where they meet primitive tribesmen, the chief's sarong-clad daughter Nona, and mad scientist Dr. Zabor conducting experiments in evolution. Jealous of Mitchell's relations with Nona, Zabor has just the thing to make a monkey of him... Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Mad Scientist | Jungle | Celebrity Impersonation | Comedy Team | South Sea Isle  | See more »

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A horror film that will stiffen you with laughter! See more »

Genres:

Horror | Comedy | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla See more »

Filming Locations:

General Service Studios - 6625 Romaine Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

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Budget:

$50,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Jack Broder Productions Inc. See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Ramona the chimp was played by 'Cheeta', from the Tarzan movies. See more »

Quotes

Sammy Petrillo: This looks like Death not only took a holiday, but he got a hangover from taking it.
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Connections

Featured in The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made (2004) See more »

Soundtracks

"Too Soon"
by Nick Therry
Sung by Duke Mitchell (uncredited) See more »