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Murders in the Zoo (1933)

Directed by A. Edward Sutherland

Crime | Horror

Most recently watched by sleestakk

Overview

Dr. Gorman is a millionaire adventurer, traveling the world in search of dangerous game. His bored, beautiful, much younger wife entertains herself in the arms of other men. In turn, Gorman uses his animals to kill these men. When a New York City zoo suggests a fundraising gala, Gorman sees a prime opportunity to dispatch the dashing Roger and anyone else who might cross him.

Length 62 minutes

Actors

Charles Ruggles | Lionel Atwill | Gail Patrick | Randolph Scott | John Lodge | Kathleen Burke | Harry Beresford | Jane Darwell | Nancy Crowley | Samuel S. Hinds | Carmencita Johnson | Ethan Laidlaw | Howard Leeds | Edward McWade | Bert Moorhouse | Edward Pawley | Lee Phelps | Cyril Ring | Syd Saylor | Charlie Schneider | Buster Slaven | Phillips Smalley | Edwin Stanley | Jerry Tucker | Florence Wix | Duke York

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
03/06/2023Home TheaterBlu-rayOwned6.5 stars
 

Viewing Notes

The use of real animals is both thrilling and concerning in this crime thriller with Lionel Atwill as a great creepy jealous husband. Really odd and interesting little movie! Judging by its release date and how unsettlingly violent it is, gonna guess this is a pre-code film too.

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