Murders in the Zoo
Seen it?1933 | 62 min | Crime, Horror
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary, gritty.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 2 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1933: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$86K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by A. Edward Sutherland
- Charles RugglesPeter Yates
- Lionel AtwillEric Gorman
- Gail PatrickJerry Evans
- Randolph ScottJack Woodford
- John LodgeRoger Hewitt
- Kathleen BurkeEvelyn Gorman
- Harry BeresfordG.A. Evans
- Jane DarwellBanquet Guest (uncredited)
- Nancy CrowleyLittle Girl at the Zoo (Uncredited)
- Samuel S. HindsBanquet Guest (Uncredited)