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Movie poster: Monkey Business (1926)
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Monkey Business

1926 · 24 min Comedy
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

An abused chimpanzee escapes from a zoo. On the run, he meets Farina, running away from home and his battling parents. The two become friends and inspire the rest of the gang to put on a show to make money from neighborhood kids. But the chimp has his own idea and runs off creating havoc all over town until chased down by the local cops.

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Year 1926
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director Robert F. McGowan
Runtime 24 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.8/10 (2 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film constructs its comedy on the delightful anarchy brought by the chimpanzee, contrasting the children's organized plans with pure, instinctual chaos. It relies on silent-era physical gags and a brisk pace, making every escape a new opportunity for visual humor.

What lingers after the final chase is the charm of this simple, energetic friendship and the timeless appeal of a clever animal outsmarting everyone. It’s a joyful slice of classic slapstick. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Robert F. McGowan

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With family on a lazy afternoon, for a dose of pure, silent-era physical comedy.

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