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Zoo in Budapest (1933)

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Summary: Flamboyant Zani grew up and works in the zoo. He loves animals so much that he steals animal furs from the women who wear them. Zani coaxes young beautiful Eve, an orphan, to escape her caretakers while on a group visit to the zoo. Dr. Grunbaum, the zoo director, is forced to organize a search party to capture both Zani and Eve. Zani proves too elusive and harbors Eve in a bear cave. However, when evil zookeeper Heinie discovers them, he draws the authorities' attention to their hideout. (imdb)

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Genres: Romance, Drama

Country: USA

Directed By: Rowland V. Lee

Written By: Jack Kirkland, Melville Baker

Starring: Loretta Young, Gene Raymond, Paul Fix, O.P. Heggie, Wally Albright

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na	imdb	68	T₇
na	billkerwin	82	T₆
When the camera is moving, this film is poetic and original in the way it creates an unearthly paradise within the confines of a crowded urban zoo, but when the camera stops and the actors start talking, it seems stilted and almost primitive. Since this is probably director Rowland Lee's best film, I can't help but think its power is best attributed to its great cinematographer Lee Garmes. Definitely an unusual, memorable film, and Loretta Young has never been more beautiful.
na	NRM01	69	T₉