Ethel the Chimp — The Chimp Character Profile

About Ethel the Chimp

A gorilla compensated to the main duo, dressed in a tutu and hat. Her presence drives the guest house conflict, as she dances to music and eventually grabs the landlord's pistol, causing panic.

Character Facts

Played by

Charles Gemora

Appears in

The Chimp (1932)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (5)

• Ethel the Chimp — Alliance Helper — Stan (Stan Laurel)

  Stan tries to help Ethel escape

• Ethel the Chimp — Alliance Helper — Ollie (Oliver Hardy)

  Ollie tries to help Ethel escape

• Ethel the Chimp — Professional Owner — Ringmaster (James Finlayson)

  Ringmaster owns Ethel the Chimp

• Ethel the Chimp — Social Companion — Laid-off Circus Performer (Dorothy Layton)

  Ethel the Chimp has some connection to the Laid-off Circus Performer

• Ethel the Chimp — Conflict Disapprover — Joe the Landlord (Billy Gilbert)

  Against having pets in the building

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More characters from The Chimp

• Stan (Stan Laurel)
• Ollie (Oliver Hardy)
• Ringmaster (James Finlayson)
• Joe the Landlord (Billy Gilbert)
• Laid-off Circus Performer (Dorothy Layton)