Monkey Business
1926, English. Directed by Robert F. McGowan.
An abused chimpanzee escapes from a zoo. On the run, he meets Farina, running away from home and his battling parents. The two become friends and inspire the rest of the gang to put on a show to make money from neighborhood kids. But the chimp has his own idea and runs off creating havoc all over town until chased down by the local cops.
- Runtime
- 0h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 21 March 1926
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Hal Roach
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Monkey Business: quick answers
What should I watch before Monkey Business?
Watch Better Movies (1925), One Wild Ride (1925), Good Cheer (1926), and Buried Treasure (1926) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Monkey Business?
Next in the series: Baby Clothes (1926), Uncle Tom's Uncle (1926), and Thundering Fleas (1926).
Is Monkey Business worth watching?
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How long is Monkey Business?
Monkey Business runs 24 minutes (0h 24m).
Does Monkey Business have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Monkey Business on?
Monkey Business isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 March 1926. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Monkey Business?
If you liked Monkey Business, try Shanghaied, A Woman, Hard Luck.
Who directed Monkey Business?
Monkey Business (1926) was directed by Robert F. McGowan and stars Joe Cobb, Jackie Condon, Mickey Daniels.