Review of Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla (1952) by Victoria S — 17 Aug 2008

Okay, nothing great, however this was very interesting historically. Not a bad Bela performance, but the treat is a Martin & Lewis knockoff by the name of Duke Mitchell (Martin) and Sammy Petrillo (Lewis).

Duke comes across as kind of uncomfortable with a singing voice just the good side of nails on a chalkboard. He really drives home the importance that Dean Martin really had in the Martin & Lewis team.

Petrillo on the other hand is very funny with a spot on Jerry Lewis impression. It goes beyond just the "Hey Laiiiideeeee" shtick that most folks go for, to all the facial expressions and body language that made Jerry Lewis funny once upon a time.

I wouldn't buy it, but definitely worth a view.