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The Wild Man of Borneo
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The Wild Man of Borneo

1941-01-24 · 78 min · ★ 6.7

Comedy · Romance

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

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Directors
Robert B. Sinclair
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Frank MorganFrank MorganJ. Daniel 'Dan' Thompson
Mary HowardMary HowardMary Thompson
Billie BurkeBillie BurkeBernice Marshall, Boardinghouse Keeper
Donald MeekDonald MeekProfessor Charles W. Birdo
Marjorie MainMarjorie MainIrma, the Cook
Connie GilchristConnie GilchristMrs. Evelyn Diamond
Bonita GranvilleBonita GranvilleFrancine 'Frankie' Diamond
Dan DaileyDan DaileyEd LeMotte (as Dan Dailey Jr.)
Andrew TombesAndrew Tombes'Doc' Dunbar
Walter CatlettWalter Catlett'Doc' Skelby
Joseph J. GreeneMr. Robert Emmett Ferderber, Private Detective
Phil SilversPhil SilversMurdock, Side Show Barker
Irving BaconIrving BaconCarriage Driver (uncredited)
James FlavinJames FlavinPoliceman (uncredited)
Mayta PalmeraLittle Cairo (uncredited)
Betty FarringtonBetty FarringtonLittle Lady Buying Soap (uncredited)
William TannenWilliam TannenActor in Film Scene (uncredited)
Kaaren VerneKaaren VerneActress in Film Scene (uncredited)

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