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Gorilla at Large (1954)
Great, fun flick
This is one of the best B movie thrillers of the 1950's. Apart from the hokie gorilla costume (there are places where you can see the fingers bend backward), it's a fun movie and worth watching. A great Halloween double feature with "The Deadly Mantis."
However, Cameron Mitchell is totally unbelievable as a young law student at age 34! A mere year younger than amusement park owner Raymond Burr.
A delight for fans of Anne Bancroft to see her as a bit of posh tottie! Lee J. Cobb is great as the crabby police detective. Lee Marvin is a riot as the bumbling cop. Kudos to whomever played the gorilla, Goliath! Great job!
If you like Raymond Burr as Perry Mason, this film is a must see. Lots of similarities in his delivery in this and in Perry Mason.
One of my all-time favorite "corny but great" movies. Enjoy!
People Will Talk (1951)
Not Grant's usual fare, but one worth seeing
If you only want to watch Cary Grant in light comedies, then skip this film. Perhaps the subject matter is too deep for you. This is not Grant's best dramatic work, None But the Lonely Heart probably is his best drama. People Will Talk is worth seeing, however.
There are many messages in the script which is stoic and stilted at times. Don't expect to see Grant hamming it up as he did in Bringing Up Baby or Batchelor and the Bobby-soxer. But, expect to find a message that was a valid then as it is now.
A must for the true Cary Grant fan, take a pass if you only like the comedies.