eMoviePoster.comAuction History Result b017 CHIMP Italian two-panel movie poster R60s Laurel & Hardy by Longi! Date Sold 4/8/2008Sold For: Login or Register to see sold price. An Undated (probably 1960s) Re-Release Vintage Theatrical Folded Italian Two-Panel (known in Italy as a "4 Fogli") Movie Poster (measures 54 3/4" x 77") (Learn More) The Chimp, the 1932 James Parrott circus screwball comedy short (produced by Hal Roach; Stan and Ollie are inept circus performers who cause their circus to go bankrupt, and they have to take care of both the flea circus and the chimp!) starring Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy (Laurel and Hardy), Bobby Burns, James Finlayson, Billy Gilbert, and Charles Gemora (uncredited in the title role as Ethel the chimp!). Note that the producers of the movie titled it "The Chimp", but oddly hired Charles Gemora that role in a gorilla suit (obviously, it would have been difficult to have a human in a chimp suit, but they could have used a child). They also took liberties with their advertising showing a small chimp on the artwork posters, when the chimp in the movie was over twice that size! Finally, note that starting in 1929 and continuing into the 1940s, Charles Gemora played gorillas in many movies, likely because he owned a gorilla suit, and could do a somewhat convincing job portraying a gorilla. Just a few years later, Ray 'Crash' Corrigan would also start playing gorillas, and no doubt they competed for roles in every movie requiring a gorilla! NOTE: Click on linked names to see a biography. Artist: Carlantonio Longi Important Added Info: Note that this Italian two-panel poster was printed in 2 sections (designed to overlap) and when combined, the poster should measure 55" x 78"; but it has been trimmed and now measures 54 3/4" x 77". Condition: fair. There are many tape repairs on the back of the poster. Learn More about condition grades
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