Based on a true story of a rich 1930s socialite who made her home a sanctuary for wild animals. She rescues a sickly baby gorilla and raises the primate along with chimps, exotic birds, etc. Aproposed animal rights activist, she dresses her animals in human clothing and even showcases them in a musical review. Cute, but hardly respectful of their nature. As portrayed by Ms. Russo, the lead is merely a misguided control freak with little regard for the rights of other people. She’s like Mame, with a menagerie. I’m not sure whom this film has been made for. Surely there aren’t enough people who will pay $7.00 to see an ape dressed as a butler?! And although the first 3/4s of the picture may be of interest to children, little ones will be terrified when the instinctive behavior of a 700-pound gorilla threatens to harm people. At least it did during the press screening. Several parents had to lead shrieking children out of the theatre. Also objectionable to those who respect the theory of creationism-the very subtle reference, by a priest no less, that we are the descendants of primates.