Murders in the Zoo
“HE KILLED FOR LOVE...AND LOVED TO KILL!”
Synopsis
Dr. Gorman is a millionaire adventurer, traveling the world in search of dangerous game. His bored, beautiful, much younger wife entertains herself in the arms of other men. In turn, Gorman uses his animals to kill these men. When a New York City zoo suggests a fundraising gala, Gorman sees a prime opportunity to dispatch the dashing Roger and anyone else who might cross him.
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MURDERS IN THE ZOO 'Beware of the snake' ClipOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2023-03-21
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Charles Ruggles
Peter Yates
Lionel Atwill
Eric Gorman
Gail Patrick
Jerry Evans
Randolph Scott
Jack Woodford
John Lodge
Roger Hewitt
Kathleen Burke
Evelyn Gorman
Harry Beresford
G.A. Evans
Jane Darwell
Banquet Guest (uncredited)
Nancy Crowley
Little Girl at the Zoo (Uncredited)
Samuel S. Hinds
Banquet Guest (Uncredited)
Carmencita Johnson
Little Girl at the Zoo (Uncredited)
Ethan Laidlaw
Policeman Reardon (Uncredited)
Howard Leeds
Telegraph Messenger (Uncredited)
Edward McWade
Dan Baker (Uncredited)
Bert Moorhouse
Apartment Desk Clerk (Uncredited)
Edward Pawley
Bob Taylor (Uncredited)
Lee Phelps
Banquet Photographer / Zoo Guard (Uncredited)
Cyril Ring
Banquet Guest (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 31, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- A. Edward Sutherland
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Wylie, Seton I. Miller
- Original Score
- Rudolph G. Kopp, John Leipold
- Original Title
- Murders in the Zoo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
A. Edward Sutherland
Philip Wylie, Seton I. Miller
Rudolph G. Kopp, John Leipold
Ernest Haller
Department Leadership Roster
A. Edward Sutherland
Director
Philip Wylie
Writer
Rudolph G. Kopp
Original Music Composer
Seton I. Miller
Writer
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
John Leipold
Original Music Composer
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What is Murders in the Zoo about?
Dr. Gorman is a millionaire adventurer, traveling the world in search of dangerous game. His bored, beautiful, much younger wife entertains herself in the arms of other men. In turn, Gorman uses his animals to kill these men. When a New York City zoo suggests a fundraising gala, Gorman sees a prime opportunity to dispatch the dashing Roger and anyone else who might cross him.
Who directed Murders in the Zoo?
Murders in the Zoo was directed by A. Edward Sutherland.
Who stars in Murders in the Zoo?
The principal cast of Murders in the Zoo includes Charles Ruggles, Lionel Atwill, Gail Patrick, Randolph Scott, John Lodge.
When was Murders in the Zoo released and how long is it?
Murders in the Zoo was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Murders in the Zoo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Murders in the Zoo was composed by Rudolph G. Kopp, John Leipold.