Bedtime for Bonzo
1951, English. Directed by Frederick de Cordova.
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College prof Peter Boyd tries to salvage his professional and personal reputation by using a lab chimp to prove that environment trumps heredity in behavioral development.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Frederick de CordovaDirector
- Ronald ReaganProfessor Peter Boyd
- Diana LynnJane
- Walter SlezakProfessor Hans Neumann
- Lucille BarkleyValerie Tillinghast
- Jesse WhiteBabcock
- Herbert HeyesDean Tillinghast
- Herb VigranLt. Daggett
- Harry TylerKnucksy
- Edward ClarkFosdick (as Ed Clark)
- Edward GarganPoliceman (as Ed Gargan)
- Joel FriedkinMr. De Witt
- Brad BrowneChief of Police
Details
- Released
- 5 April 1951
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Val Burton, Lou Breslow, Raphael Blau
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Bedtime for Bonzo: quick answers
What comes after Bedtime for Bonzo?
Next in the series: Bonzo Goes to College (1952).
Is Bedtime for Bonzo worth watching?
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How long is Bedtime for Bonzo?
Bedtime for Bonzo runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does Bedtime for Bonzo have a post-credits scene?
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Bedtime for Bonzo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Bedtime for Bonzo is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Bedtime for Bonzo on?
Bedtime for Bonzo isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bedtime for Bonzo?
If you liked Bedtime for Bonzo, try Bluebeard's Eighth Wife, We're Not Married!, Monkey Business.
Who directed Bedtime for Bonzo?
Bedtime for Bonzo (1951) was directed by Frederick de Cordova and stars Ronald Reagan, Diana Lynn, Walter Slezak.