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The Gorilla (1927)

Name: The Gorilla
Director: Alfred Santell
Genre: Silent film, Suspense
Released: 1927
Duration: 80 min
Cast: Charles Murray, Fred Kelsey, Alice Day, Tully Marshall, Claude Gillingwater

1927 · Alfred Santell · 80 min · United States of America

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An ape is suspected of committing a series of murders.

A 1927 title built around Silent film and Suspense. Directed by Alfred Santell.

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The Gorilla (1927)

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