Monkey Business (1952)
Monkey Business is a 1952 comedy movie directed by Howard Hawks, with a running time of 1h 37m. It stars Cary Grant, Ginger Rogers and Charles Coburn.
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 answers
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 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.
When was Monkey Business released?
Monkey Business was released on 3 September 1952.
How long is Monkey Business?
Monkey Business runs 1h 37m.
Who made Monkey Business?
Monkey Business was directed by Howard Hawks.
Where can I watch Monkey Business?
Monkey Business is available on YouTube TV, Hoopla, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch Monkey Business
Stream: YouTube TV
Watch free: Hoopla
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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
- George Winslow as Little Indian
- Marjorie Holliday as Oxley Receptionist (uncredited)