Mighty Joe Young
Merian Cooper's amazing adventure in the unusual!
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A heartwarming adventure about the bond between a woman and her giant gorilla companion, balancing spectacle with genuine affection and wonder.
A young woman, Jill Young, grew up on her father's ranch in Africa, raising a large gorilla named Joe from an infant. Years later, she brings him to Hollywood to become a star.
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