The Gorilla (1939 film)

The Gorilla is a 1939 film about a wealthy man who is threatened by a killer known as The Gorilla, and hires the two brothers to investigate. Directed by Allan Dwan. Written by Ralph Spence, Rian James, and Sid Silvers, based on Spence's play. A Ritz is afraid of nothing ... but ... THIS ... IS ... SOMETHING!  (taglines) Kitty [Referring to Peters] When he gets drunk, snakes see HIM! [discovered locked in the gorilla cage] I'm waiting for someone to feed me peanuts! Other Mulligan : First time I saw a mouse trap catch a piece of cheese! Harrigan: Mark that down, Garrity. Dialogue Peters: Did I hear somebody scream? Kitty: Well, if you didn't, you oughta have your ears cleaned out! Jack Marsden: Why is it something always happens when YOU'RE not here? Peters: Unfortunate coincidence, sir. Kitty: Why couldn't all of this have happened tomorrow? Norma Denby: What difference would that make? Kitty: Tomorrow's my day off! Harrigan: What's this? Kitty: That's a ni**er. Poe's keeper: Don't you know Poe hates women? Kitty: So does Kipling. Jack Marsden: Peters, what's all that commotion? Peters: It sounds like our friends the detectives. Taglines A Ritz is afraid of nothing ... but ... THIS ... IS ... SOMETHING! Mystery goes merry, with the Ritzes Thrills + Laughs = Entertainment Cast Jimmy Ritz — Garrity Anita Louise — Norma Denby Harry Ritz — Harrigan Al Ritz — Mulligan Patsy Kelly — Kitty Lionel Atwill — Walter Stevens Bela Lugosi — Peters Joseph Calleia — the Stanger Edward Norris — Jack Marsden Wally Vernon — a Seaman Paul Harvey — Conway External links 0031387 The Gorilla (1939) Category:Comedy horror films Category:Films based on plays Category:Films set in country houses