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(9)mpaa rating flagsSuitable for Children
genresFantasy
sub-genresAnimal Picture
categoryFeaturedirected byErnest B. Schoedsack
countriesUSAreleased1949run time94 min.produced byArgosy Pictures, John Ford-Merian C. Cooper (Arko) Production, RKO Pictures
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by Hal Erickson synopsis


Hoping to make the magic of King Kong happen again, the production team of Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack came up with the 1949 special-effects smorgasbord Mighty Joe Young. Robert Armstrong reprises his Kong portrayal of Carl Denham as hot-shot showbiz entrepreneur Max O'Hara. While in Africa looking for authentic decorations for his new night club, O'Hara makes the acquaintance of Mr. Joseph Young, a ten-foot-tall ape. Unlike King Kong, Joe Young has a heart of gold, thanks in great part to his owner, a lovely lass named Jill Young (Terry Moore). Against her better judgment, Jill allows O'Hara to bring Joe back to the States as a nightclub attraction. Joe proves to be a smash as he participates in Jill's musical act (he lifts her grand piano while she plays "Beautiful Dreamer") and performs a tug-of-war routine with an imposing lineup of professional wrestlers (including Tor Johnson, Man Mountain Dean and Primo Carnera). But when the patrons go home each night, Joe is unhappily relegated to his cage. When a group of obnoxious drunks begin teasing Joe, the disgruntled ape breaks loose and goes on a rampage. Slated to be put to death, Joe redeems himself by rescuing a group of screaming children from an orphanage fire. Featured in the cast are Ben Johnson as the nominal romantic lead, Frank McHugh as Robert Armstrong's assistant, and an uncredited Irene Ryan as a cocktail-lounge patron.



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Mighty Joe Young
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editor rating


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(9)mpaa rating flagsSuitable for Children
genresFantasy
sub-genresAnimal Picture
categoryFeaturedirected byErnest B. Schoedsack
countriesUSAreleased1949run time94 min.produced byArgosy Pictures, John Ford-Merian C. Cooper (Arko) Production, RKO Pictures
Submit corrections


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by Hal Erickson synopsis


Hoping to make the magic of King Kong happen again, the production team of Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack came up with the 1949 special-effects smorgasbord Mighty Joe Young. Robert Armstrong reprises his Kong portrayal of Carl Denham as hot-shot showbiz entrepreneur Max O'Hara. While in Africa looking for authentic decorations for his new night club, O'Hara makes the acquaintance of Mr. Joseph Young, a ten-foot-tall ape. Unlike King Kong, Joe Young has a heart of gold, thanks in great part to his owner, a lovely lass named Jill Young (Terry Moore). Against her better judgment, Jill allows O'Hara to bring Joe back to the States as a nightclub attraction. Joe proves to be a smash as he participates in Jill's musical act (he lifts her grand piano while she plays "Beautiful Dreamer") and performs a tug-of-war routine with an imposing lineup of professional wrestlers (including Tor Johnson, Man Mountain Dean and Primo Carnera). But when the patrons go home each night, Joe is unhappily relegated to his cage. When a group of obnoxious drunks begin teasing Joe, the disgruntled ape breaks loose and goes on a rampage. Slated to be put to death, Joe redeems himself by rescuing a group of screaming children from an orphanage fire. Featured in the cast are Ben Johnson as the nominal romantic lead, Frank McHugh as Robert Armstrong's assistant, and an uncredited Irene Ryan as a cocktail-lounge patron.



characteristics


themes

Monkeys |
Daring Rescues

keywords

orphan|
rampage|
rescue|
scheme|
nightclub|
attack|
exploitation|
gorilla


  


related movies

SIMILAR  ASSOCIATIONS  MONKEYS  DARING RESCUES 


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Ape



1976

E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial

E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial



1982

The Valley of Gwangi

The Valley of Gwangi



1969

Short Circuit

Short Circuit



1986

The Mighty Gorga

The Mighty Gorga



1969

Trog

Trog



1970

The Lost World: Jurassic Park

The Lost World: Jurassic Park



1997

Big Miracle

Big Miracle



2012

Prancer

Prancer



1989

Stuart Little

Stuart Little



1999

Space Chimps

Space Chimps



2008


Black Beauty



1946

Babe: Pig in the City

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1998

Savage Sam

Savage Sam



1963


Bonzo Goes to College



1952

The Yearling

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1946

National Velvet

National Velvet



1944

Legend of the Guardians: The Owls Of Ga'Hoole

Legend of the Guardians: The Owls Of Ga'Hoole



2010

Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story

Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story



2005

Rascal

Rascal



1969


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