Zoo in Budapest
“Defenseless in a Den of Beasts Finding love...with a girl so gentle, so sweet, that he protects her at the risk of his life.”
Synopsis
Zani is an unusual young man who has spent his entire life in a zoo in Budapest. His only true friends are the zoo's animals. When Zani meets Eve, a young orphan girl, they fall in love. To be together Eve must somehow escape from her strict orphan school. When she does she and Zani must hide overnight in the zoo - where everyone is looking to find them.
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Loretta Young
Eve
Gene Raymond
Zani
O. P. Heggie
Dr. Grunbaum
Wally Albright
Paul Vandor
Paul Fix
Heinie
Murray Kinnell
Garbosh
Ruth Warren
Katrina
Roy Stewart
Karl
Frances Rich
Elsie
Niles Welch
Mr. Vandor
Lucille Ward
Miss Murst
Dorothy Libaire
Rosita
Russ Powell
Toski
Joseph E. Bernard
Doctor Attending Chimpanzee (uncredited)
James P. Burtis
Kretz (uncredited)
Elspeth Dudgeon
Woman Whose Skunk Was Stolen (uncredited)
Margaret Hamilton
Assistant Matron for Orphans (uncredited)
Catherine Hayes
Woman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 28, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rowland V. Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Totheroh, Louise Long, Rowland V. Lee
- Original Score
- Peter Brunelli, Louis De Francesco, Hugo Friedhofer, J.S. Zamecnik
- Original Title
- Zoo in Budapest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rowland V. Lee
Dan Totheroh, Louise Long, Rowland V. Lee, Melville Baker, Jack Kirkland
Peter Brunelli, Louis De Francesco, Hugo Friedhofer, J.S. Zamecnik
Lee Garmes
Harold D. Schuster
Department Leadership Roster
Rowland V. Lee
Director
Melville Baker
Writer
Jack Kirkland
Writer
Dan Totheroh
Screenplay
Louise Long
Screenplay
Rowland V. Lee
Screenplay
Lee Garmes
Director of Photography
Harold D. Schuster
Editor
Peter Brunelli
Original Music Composer
Louis De Francesco
Original Music Composer
Hugo Friedhofer
Original Music Composer
J.S. Zamecnik
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zoo in Budapest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Zoo in Budapest about?
Zani is an unusual young man who has spent his entire life in a zoo in Budapest. His only true friends are the zoo's animals. When Zani meets Eve, a young orphan girl, they fall in love. To be together Eve must somehow escape from her strict orphan school. When she does she and Zani must hide overnight in the zoo - where everyone is looking to find them.
Who directed Zoo in Budapest?
Zoo in Budapest was directed by Rowland V. Lee.
Who stars in Zoo in Budapest?
The principal cast of Zoo in Budapest includes Loretta Young, Gene Raymond, O. P. Heggie, Wally Albright, Paul Fix.
When was Zoo in Budapest released and how long is it?
Zoo in Budapest was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Zoo in Budapest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zoo in Budapest was composed by Peter Brunelli, Louis De Francesco, Hugo Friedhofer, J.S. Zamecnik.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Zoo in Budapest?
Zoo in Budapest holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).