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Zebra in the Kitchen

  • 19651965
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 32m
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5.2/10
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Andy Devine, Joyce Meadows, Martin Milner, and Jay North in Zebra in the Kitchen (1965)
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  • Comedy
  • Family

A young boy lets the animals out of their cages at the Zoo, to set them free, but the animals start taking over the town.A young boy lets the animals out of their cages at the Zoo, to set them free, but the animals start taking over the town.A young boy lets the animals out of their cages at the Zoo, to set them free, but the animals start taking over the town.

IMDb RATING
5.2/10
343
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  • Director
    • Ivan Tors
  • Writers
    • Art Arthur(screenplay)
    • Elgin Ciampi(story)
  • Stars
    • Jay North
    • Martin Milner
    • Andy Devine
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ivan Tors
  • Writers
    • Art Arthur(screenplay)
    • Elgin Ciampi(story)
  • Stars
    • Jay North
    • Martin Milner
    • Andy Devine
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    • 22User reviews
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    Zebra in the Kitchen
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    Zebra in the Kitchen

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    Jim Davis, Dorothy Green, and Jay North in Zebra in the Kitchen (1965)

    Top cast

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    Jay North
    Jay North
    • Chris Carlyleas Chris Carlyle
    Martin Milner
    Martin Milner
    • Dr. Del Hartwoodas Dr. Del Hartwood
    Andy Devine
    Andy Devine
    • Branch Hawksbillas Branch Hawksbill
    Joyce Meadows
    Joyce Meadows
    • Isobel Moonas Isobel Moon
    Jim Davis
    Jim Davis
    • Adam Carlyleas Adam Carlyle
    Dorothy Green
    Dorothy Green
    • Anne Carlyleas Anne Carlyle
    Karen Green
    • Wilma Carlyleas Wilma Carlyle
    Vaughn Taylor
    Vaughn Taylor
    • Councilman Pewas Councilman Pew
    John Milford
    John Milford
    • Sgt. Freebeeas Sgt. Freebee
    Tristram Coffin
    Tristram Coffin
    • Councilman Lawrenceas Councilman Lawrence
    • (as Tris Coffin)
    Merritt Bohn
    Merritt Bohn
    • Chief of Policeas Chief of Police
    • (as Merrit Bohnt)
    Robert Clarke
    Robert Clarke
    • Sheriffas Sheriff
    Percy Helton
    Percy Helton
    • Mr. Richardsonas Mr. Richardson
    Jimmy Stiles
    • Timas Tim
    Dal Jenkins
    • Kookieas Kookie
    Gordon Wescourt
    • Ribsas Ribs
    Gary Judis
    • Greenieas Greenie
    Robert Lowery
    Robert Lowery
    • Preston Hestonas Preston Heston
    • Director
      • Ivan Tors
    • Writers
      • Art Arthur(screenplay)
      • Elgin Ciampi(story)
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    Storyline

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    A young boy lets the animals out of their cages at the Zoo, to set them free, but the animals start taking over the town.
    • police officer
    • telephone booth
    • dog
    • lion
    • watching tv
    • 48 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Someone's got a zoo loose!
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Family
    • Certificate
      • Approved
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Uncredited actor Eddie Quillan is seen watching a clip from Hollywood Party (1934), in which he himself had a featured role 31 years earlier.
    • Goofs
      During the filming, Jay North had braces put on his bottom row of teeth. There are scenes where his close ups show him, pre-braces with his front teeth crooked. Other times it is clear in closeups that he is wearing braces.
    • Connections
      Featured in MGM 40th Anniversary (1964)
    • Soundtracks
      Zebra in the Kitchen
      Words and Music by Hal Hopper

      Sung by The Standells

    User reviews22

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    Top review
    5/10
    issues with animals
    A boy is struggling to give his bear cub to the city zoo. Zoo manager Branch Hawksbill tells him about another boy who had to donate his mountain lion. Chris Carlyle had raised the lion named Sunshine from a cub. When his family moves to the city, he has to find a new place for his lion to live.

    The problem with this is making people think that wild animals can be domesticated. The doctor is too preachy. While some of the animals are fun, predators are not supposed to be family friendly. Widespread panic is a very reasonable response. Having a lion onto of the cop car is supposed to be funny. It's funny until one truly thinks about it. Then there is the last section. It seems unnecessary. There are some nagging issues which this family film shouldn't have.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 1965 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ein Zebra in der Küche
    • Filming locations
      • Canyon Country, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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