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Release Year1926
Runtime0h 24m
LanguageNo Language
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes3
DirectorRobert F. McGowan
WritersHal Roach
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsMonkey Business
About Monkey Business
An abused chimpanzee escapes from a zoo. On the run, he meets Farina, running away from home and his battling parents. The two become friends and inspire the rest of the gang to put on a show to make money from neighborhood kids. But the chimp has his own idea and runs off creating havoc all over town until chased down by the local cops.
Directed by Robert F. McGowan, Monkey Business leans on a strong ensemble — Joe Cobb, Jackie Condon, Mickey Daniels — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1926.
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