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Bonzo the chimp steals the scene in Bedtime for Bonzo
Hollywood dispatch chronicles Tamba known as Bonzo the chimp who stars in Bedtime for Bonzo. A five year old 50 pound chimp dubbed top movie monkey performs 500 commands, earns about 600 dollars weekly, and may retire at ten. The piece notes vanity, wardrobe, and make up jokes, plus a parade of other Hollywood submarine projects and industry quips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Quigg
Hollywood
Rin Tin Tin
Bonzo
Andy Hardy
Ronald Regan
Reagan
Walter Slezak
Slezak
Hank Craig
Tamba
Craig
Painters’ Union
Makeup Men’s Union
Wardrobe Department