The Animal Kingdom
“He scratched her tender skin and found a savage!”
Synopsis
Tom Collier has had a great relationship with Daisy, but when he decides to marry, it is not Daisy whom he asks, it is Cecelia. After the marriage, Tom is bored with the social scene and the obligations of his life. He publishes books that will sell, not books that he wants to write. Even worse, he has his old friend working as a butler and Cecelia wants him fired. When Tom tries to get back together with Daisy to renew the feelings that he once felt, Daisy turns the tables on him and leaves to protect both of them.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 28, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$458K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward H. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Horace Jackson
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- The Animal Kingdom
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $458K
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward H. Griffith
Horace Jackson, Philip Barry
Max Steiner
George J. Folsey
Daniel Mandell
David O. Selznick
Department Leadership Roster
Edward H. Griffith
Director
Horace Jackson
Screenplay
David O. Selznick
Producer
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
George J. Folsey
Director of Photography
Daniel Mandell
Editor
Howard Greer
Costume Design
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Animal Kingdom.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Animal Kingdom
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Animal Kingdom about?
Tom Collier has had a great relationship with Daisy, but when he decides to marry, it is not Daisy whom he asks, it is Cecelia. After the marriage, Tom is bored with the social scene and the obligations of his life. He publishes books that will sell, not books that he wants to write. Even worse, he has his old friend working as a butler and Cecelia wants him fired. When Tom tries to get back together with Daisy to renew the feelings that he once felt, Daisy turns the tables on him and leaves to protect both of them.
Who directed The Animal Kingdom?
The Animal Kingdom was directed by Edward H. Griffith.
Who stars in The Animal Kingdom?
The principal cast of The Animal Kingdom includes Ann Harding, Leslie Howard, Myrna Loy, William Gargan, Neil Hamilton.
When was The Animal Kingdom released and how long is it?
The Animal Kingdom was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Animal Kingdom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Animal Kingdom was composed by Max Steiner.