Paul Harvey, born in 1882, was a character actor whose career began on stage before transitioning to film. He appeared in The Gorilla (1939), where his comedic timing complemented the film's zany plot, as well as in They Made Me a Killer (1946), a noir that showcased his ability to embody authority figures. In Father's Little Dividend (1951), he played a minister, further solidifying his presence in the comedy genre. Harvey's extensive work reflects the evolution of American cinema from silent films to the vibrant post-war era.
The Gorilla
When an escaped circus gorilla appears to have gone on a murderous rampage, a threatened attorney calls on the detective trio of Garrity, Harrigan and Mullivan to act as bodyguards. In short order, we discover that there is more to the attorney than meets the eye, and the ape may be innocent after all. When a pretty young heiress faces peril, it's up to our heroic trio to save the day.
