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Cast
Frank Morgan
as J. Daniel 'Dan' Thompson
Mary Howard
as Mary Thompson
Billie Burke
as Bernice Marshall, Boardinghouse Keeper
Donald Meek
as Professor Charles W. Birdo
Marjorie Main
as Irma, the Cook
Connie Gilchrist
as Mrs. Evelyn Diamond
Bonita Granville
as Francine 'Frankie' Diamond
Dan Dailey
as Ed LeMotte (as Dan Dailey Jr.)
Andrew Tombes
as 'Doc' Dunbar
Walter Catlett
as 'Doc' Skelby
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1941
Runtime1h 18m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Romance
Votes3
DirectorRobert B. Sinclair
WritersWaldo Salt, John McClain
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Wild Man of Borneo
About The Wild Man of Borneo
A medicine show man tries to con people into believing he's a legitimate stage actor.
Directed by Robert B. Sinclair, The Wild Man of Borneo leans on a strong ensemble — Frank Morgan, Mary Howard, Billie Burke — 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 1941.
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