The Wild Man of Borneo

January. 24,1941      NR
Rating:
6.1
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A medicine show man tries to con people into believing he's a legitimate stage actor.

Frank Morgan as  J. Daniel 'Dan' Thompson
Mary Howard as  Mary Thompson
Billie Burke as  Bernice Marshall, Boardinghouse Keeper
Donald Meek as  Professor Charles W. Birdo
Marjorie Main as  Irma, the Cook
Connie Gilchrist as  Mrs. Evelyn Diamond
Bonita Granville as  Francine 'Frankie' Diamond
Dan Dailey as  Ed LeMotte (as Dan Dailey Jr.)
Andrew Tombes as  'Doc' Dunbar
Walter Catlett as  'Doc' Skelby

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Reviews

Hellen
1941/01/24

I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

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Sexyloutak
1941/01/25

Absolutely the worst movie.

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SpunkySelfTwitter
1941/01/26

It’s an especially fun movie from a director and cast who are clearly having a good time allowing themselves to let loose.

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Kidskycom
1941/01/27

It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.

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