Die Ritz-broers in die Gorilla (1939)

Die gorilla (1939) is 'n komedie-raaisel “B” film hoofrol die Ritz Brothers, Joseph Calleia, Bela Lugosi en Lionell Atwill. Die rolprent is vervaardig deur die twintigste eeu Fox voordat hulle ophou maak “B” films, the first film on a double bill.

Die Ritz Brothers was aktief tussen 1925 en die 1960's, when Al Ritz the oldest brother passed away. The brothers made 16 films, all pretty much “B” films, in the 1930s and early 1940s. After they quit making films, the brothers continued performing on stage and television. Al had a heart attack in 1965. While the remaining two brothers continued performing occasionally, it was said they never recovered from Al’s death.

In hierdie film, the Ritz Brothers play detectives, who have been called into protect a businessman threatened by “Die gorilla”. The gorilla is a mysterious criminal, who may or may not be controlling an actual ape. “B” film staples Lionel Atwill plays the businessman, Bela Lugosi plays the butler and Joseph Calleia portrays an insurance investigator. Die film loop oor 65 minute.

My favorite Ritz Brothers film is Kentucky Moonshine (1938). In that film, the Ritz Brothers play performers trying to get on the radio by imitating hillbillies on a country program. Die gorilla is the only Ritz Brothers offering that I have found so far.

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