An expedition enters an area of the Congo jungle to investigate reports of a gorilla-worshipping tribe.
Production
Staged 'native rituals' shot in Los Angeles with Black actors in grass skirts.
Practical Effects
Gorilla suit so bad it became legendary; Charles Gemora sweating inside.
Director
William Campbell
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film claimed 'ingagi' meant 'gorilla' in native tongue—it's complete gibberish. The FTC actually investigated for false advertising.
Despite being exposed as fraud, it was 1930's highest-grossing indie film and directly inspired King Kong's marketing.
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