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      Bonzo Goes to College

      Released Sep 11, 1952 1h 20m Comedy List
      Reviews Bad guys kidnap a football-playing chimp kept as a pet by a faculty couple's (Maureen O'Sullivan, Charles Drake) daughter. Read More Read Less

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      Ariana H Overall this movie was a bit of a disappointment. We thought this would be an epic adventure as Bonzo runs away from the circus to get a better education and discover his talent for college football. Surprisingly, Bonzo doesn't even go to the college campus until about 50 minutes in! Very disappointing, especially since the first hour was not very interesting. However, this movie has some fascinating looks into nepotism and law enforcement, as well as feelings of inadequacy in the entertainment industry and what it means to truly discover oneself in adolescence. Bonzo was a hilarious, intelligent monkey who I hope was treated well by his handlers and lived a good long life. His relationship to the young girl in the movie was questionable but sweet, and Bonzo was always looking stylish in his custom tailored outfits. It's free to watch on YouTube and is a delightful classic if you have an hour and a half to waste! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/05/22 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Bad guys kidnap a football-playing chimp kept as a pet by a faculty couple's (Maureen O'Sullivan, Charles Drake) daughter.
      Director
      Frederick De Cordova
      Distributor
      Universal Pictures
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Sep 11, 1952, Original
      Runtime
      1h 20m