Bedtime for Bonzo (1951)
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Reviews Counted: 8 Fresh: 5 Rotten:3 Average Rating: 5.7/10
Runtime: 84 mins
Synopsis:
It's nature vs. nurture as Reagan steals a chimp to prove to his would-be father-in-law that love and a proper upbringing can improve on one's genetic inheritance. Though he provides love and understanding, the chimp unleashes no end of havoc. Perfectly good fun (though somewhat unsettling... [More]
It's nature vs. nurture as Reagan steals a chimp to prove to his would-be father-in-law that love and a proper upbringing can improve on one's genetic inheritance. Though he provides love and understanding, the chimp unleashes no end of havoc. Perfectly good fun (though somewhat unsettling seeing the future commander in chief nursemaid to a chimp) directed by long-time Tonight Show producer De Cordova. [Less]
Genre: Comedies
Starring: Ronald Reagan, Diana Lynn, Walter Slezak, Jesse White, Lucille Barkley
Director: Frederick De Cordova
Composer: Frank Skinner
Producer: Michael Kraike
Story: Raphael Blau, Ted Berkman
Composer: Frank Skinner
Producer: Michael Kraike
Story: Raphael Blau, Ted Berkman
DVD Info
Release:
May 31, 2005
DVD Features:
- Region (unknown)
- Snap Case
- Full Frame - 1.33
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Its bland star, Ronald Reagan, survived playing second banana to a chimp to become the 40th President of the United States.
08/24/07 06:28 PM
... you might be surprised to discover that the modest little comedy is actually an enjoyable piece of light entertainment.
07/29/07 03:30 PM
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