Bedtime for Bonzo(1951)
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Bedtime for Bonzo Synopsis
College prof Peter Boyd tries to salvage his professional and personal reputation by using a lab chimp to prove that environment trumps heredity in behavioral development.
Bedtime for Bonzo (1951) is a comedy, family and romance film directed by Frederick de Cordova, released on April 5, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Ronald Reagan, Diana Lynn, Walter Slezak and Lucille Barkley. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Frederick de Cordova
- Writers:
- Val Burton, Lou Breslow, Raphael Blau
- Producers:
- Michael Kraike
- Cinematographer:
- Carl E. Guthrie
- Composer:
- Frank Skinner
- Production:
- Universal International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Bedtime for Bonzo (1951) Trailer
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Bedtime for Bonzo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ronald Reagan
as Professor Peter Boyd
Diana Lynn
as Jane
Walter Slezak
as Professor Hans Neumann
- Lucille Barkley
Lucille Barkley
as Valerie Tillinghast
Jesse White
as Babcock
Herbert Heyes
as Dean Tillinghast
Herb Vigran
as Lt. Daggett
Harry Tyler
as Knucksy
- Edward Clark
Edward Clark
as Fosdick (as Ed Clark)
Edward Gargan
as Policeman (as Ed Gargan)
Joel Friedkin
as Mr. De Witt
- Brad Browne
Brad Browne
as Chief of Police
Key crew
Directed by Frederick de Cordova, written by Val Burton, Lou Breslow and Raphael Blau, produced by Michael Kraike.
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Bedtime for Bonzo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 18 ratings.
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Bedtime for Bonzo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bedtime for Bonzo online?
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Bedtime for Bonzo (1951) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Bedtime for Bonzo?
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The main cast of Bedtime for Bonzo (1951) includes Ronald Reagan, Diana Lynn, Walter Slezak, Lucille Barkley and Jesse White. The film was directed by Frederick de Cordova. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bedtime for Bonzo released?
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Bedtime for Bonzo was released on April 5, 1951 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is Bedtime for Bonzo worth watching?
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Bedtime for Bonzo (1951) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, family and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bedtime for Bonzo?
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