Bedtime for Bonzo
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Synopsis
College prof Peter Boyd tries to salvage his professional and personal reputation by using a lab chimp to prove that environment trumps heredity in behavioral development.
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BEDTIME FOR BONZO (1951) Theatrical Trailer - Ronald Reagan, Diana Lynn, Walter Slezak
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-24
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Ronald Reagan
Professor Peter Boyd
Diana Lynn
Jane
Walter Slezak
Professor Hans Neumann
Lucille Barkley
Valerie Tillinghast
Jesse White
Babcock
Herbert Heyes
Dean Tillinghast
Herb Vigran
Lt. Daggett
Harry Tyler
Knucksy
Edward Clark
Fosdick (as Ed Clark)
Edward Gargan
Policeman (as Ed Gargan)
Joel Friedkin
Mr. De Witt
Brad Browne
Chief of Police
Elizabeth Flournoy
Miss Swithen (as Elizabeth Flourney)
Howard Banks
Policeman
Perc Launders
Fireman
Brad Johnson
Student
Billy Mauch
Student (as Bill Mauch)
Ann Tyrrell
Telephone Operator
Release History & Theatrical Window
Indianapolis, Indiana
Festival / Special Debut
April 5, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frederick de Cordova
- Screenplay & Story
- Val Burton, Lou Breslow
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Bedtime for Bonzo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frederick de Cordova
Val Burton, Lou Breslow, Raphael Blau, Ted Berkman
Frank Skinner
Carl E. Guthrie
Michael Kraike
Department Leadership Roster
Frederick de Cordova
Director
Val Burton
Screenplay
Lou Breslow
Screenplay
Carl E. Guthrie
Director of Photography
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
Michael Kraike
Producer
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bedtime for Bonzo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bedtime for Bonzo about?
College prof Peter Boyd tries to salvage his professional and personal reputation by using a lab chimp to prove that environment trumps heredity in behavioral development.
Who directed Bedtime for Bonzo?
Bedtime for Bonzo was directed by Frederick de Cordova.
Who stars in Bedtime for Bonzo?
The principal cast of Bedtime for Bonzo includes Ronald Reagan, Diana Lynn, Walter Slezak, Lucille Barkley, Jesse White.
When was Bedtime for Bonzo released and how long is it?
Bedtime for Bonzo was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Bedtime for Bonzo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bedtime for Bonzo was composed by Frank Skinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bedtime for Bonzo?
Bedtime for Bonzo holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).