
The Wild Man of Borneo
Comedy · Romance
Overview
A medicine show man tries to con people into believing he's a legitimate stage actor.
Top Cast


Frank Morgan
Frank Morgan
J. Daniel 'Dan' Thompson
Frank Morgan
J. Daniel 'Dan' Thompson


Mary Howard
Mary Howard
Mary Thompson
Mary Howard
Mary Thompson


Billie Burke
Billie Burke
Bernice Marshall, Boardinghouse Keeper
Billie Burke
Bernice Marshall, Boardinghouse Keeper


Donald Meek
Donald Meek
Professor Charles W. Birdo
Donald Meek
Professor Charles W. Birdo


Marjorie Main
Marjorie Main
Irma, the Cook
Marjorie Main
Irma, the Cook


Connie Gilchrist
Connie Gilchrist
Mrs. Evelyn Diamond
Connie Gilchrist
Mrs. Evelyn Diamond


Bonita Granville
Bonita Granville
Francine 'Frankie' Diamond
Bonita Granville
Francine 'Frankie' Diamond


Dan Dailey
Dan Dailey
Ed LeMotte (as Dan Dailey Jr.)
Dan Dailey
Ed LeMotte (as Dan Dailey Jr.)


Andrew Tombes
Andrew Tombes
'Doc' Dunbar
Andrew Tombes
'Doc' Dunbar


Walter Catlett
Walter Catlett
'Doc' Skelby
Walter Catlett
'Doc' Skelby
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