Monkey Business
"It's some fun!"
Originally released in 1952. Monkey Business is a comedy film. directed by Howard Hawks.
Starring Cary Grant, Ginger Rogers, and Charles Coburn
Synopsis
Research chemist Barnaby Fulton works on a fountain of youth pill for a chemical company. One of the labs chimps gets loose in the laboratory and mixes chemicals, but then pours the mix into the water cooler. When trying one of his own samples, washed down with water from the cooler, Fulton begins to act just like a twenty-year-old and believes his potion is working. Soon his wife and boss are also behaving like children.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 3, 1952
73 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (283 votes)
Box Office
$2M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Cary Grant
as Barnaby Fulton
Ginger Rogers
as Edwina Fulton
Charles Coburn
as Oliver Oxley
Marilyn Monroe
as Lois Laurel
Hugh Marlowe
as Hank Entwhistle
Henri Letondal
as Jerome Kitzel
Robert Cornthwaite
as Dr. Zoldeck
Larry Keating
as GJ Culverly
Douglas Spencer
as Dr. Brunner
Esther Dale
as Mrs. Rhinelander
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $2,000,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monkey Business about?
Research chemist Barnaby Fulton works on a fountain of youth pill for a chemical company. One of the labs chimps gets loose in the laboratory and mixes chemicals, but then pours the mix into the wa...
Who directed Monkey Business?
Monkey Business was directed by Howard Hawks.
How long is Monkey Business?
Monkey Business has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Monkey Business released?
Monkey Business was released on September 3, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Monkey Business?
The main cast of Monkey Business includes Cary Grant, Ginger Rogers, Charles Coburn, Marilyn Monroe, Hugh Marlowe.
Is Monkey Business worth watching?
Monkey Business has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 283 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.