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MASTER SCORE 45.2 / 100
1952·Comedy / Horror / Sci-Fi·1h 14m

BELA LUGOSI MEETS A BROOKLYN GORILLA

“A horror film that will stiffen you with laughter!”

The entertainment duo Mitchell & Petrillo, en route to a USO show for troops in Guam, fall out of their plane and end up on the jungle island of Cola Cola, where the mad scientist Dr. Zabor is conducting evolutionary experiments.

Above the Line
William Beaudine·DirectorTim Ryan·WriterCharles Van Enger·Director of PhotographyRichard Hazard·Original Music ComposerPhilip Cahn·Editor
Cast
Bela Lugosi·Dr. ZaborDuke Mitchell·HimselfSammy Petrillo·HimselfCharlita·NonaMuriel Landers·SalomaAl Kikume·Chief RakosMickey Simpson·ChulaMilton Newberger·Bongo the Witch DoctorMartín Garralaga·Pepe Bordo / WaiterSteve Calvert·Gorilla
Full Crew
(21 credits)
Directing· 2
William Beaudine·DirectorHelen McCaffrey·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
Tim Ryan·Writer
Camera· 1
Charles Van Enger·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Philip Cahn·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Richard Hazard·Original Music ComposerDean Thomas·Sound Engineer
Art & Design· 5
James W. Sullivan·Art DirectionWesley Jeffries·Costume DesignEsther Krebs·Costume DesignGlen Alden·Makeup ArtistEdward G. Boyle·Set Decoration
Production· 3
Jack Broder·Executive ProducerMaurice Duke·ProducerHerman Cohen·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 6
Glenn Cook·Second UnitTony Roberts·Production Office AssistantAnn Locker·HairstylistLee Scott·ChoreographerLeo 'Ukie' Sherin·Additional DialogueEdmond Seward·Additional Dialogue
By the Numbers
45.2
OF 100
Master Score
3.6
OF 10
IMDb
29%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Comedic, Adventurous
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a large, close-up image of an older man's face on the left, looking forward with a serious expression. To his right, a jungle scene unfolds ”

comedyadventurehorror
Key Elements
Large Ape Like FigureSmall Chimpanzee
Atmosphere
Vibrant, Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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