A scene from the comedy drama The Wild Man of Borneo

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A scene from the comedy drama The Wild Man of Borneo

The comedy drama The Wild Man of Borneo (1941) was set in a theatrical boarding house full of eccentric characters in New York in the 1890s. Bonita Granville played the eighteen year old daughter of a Gay Nineties vaudeville mother who dresses her daughter as an eleven year old to permit her to ride half fare. Date: 1941

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Step right up and feast your eyes on this enchanting scene from the 1941 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) comedy-drama, "The Wild Man of Borneo." In this moment, Bonita Granville, portraying the eighteen-year-old daughter of a Gay Nineties vaudeville mother, is seen in the theatrical boarding house's parlor. Dressed in a charming, age-defying gown, she is surrounded by an eclectic assortment of eccentric characters, all residing in the quirky New York establishment. The room is adorned with a grand, ornate tree, its branches reaching towards the ceiling, creating a whimsical atmosphere. The air is filled with the tantalizing scent of jasmine and the lively strains of jazz, setting the mood for an evening of intrigue and laughter. Bonita's mother, in an attempt to save a few pennies, has dressed her daughter as an eleven-year-old to take advantage of the half-fare transit policy. The deception is a common practice in the theatrical world of the 1890s, but Bonita's youthful appearance belies her true age and maturity. This photograph, taken during the filming of "The Wild Man of Borneo" at MGM Studios, is a testament to the glamour and charm of Hollywood's Golden Age. The intricate costume design, the meticulously crafted set, and the vivacious energy of the scene transport us back in time, allowing us to experience the magic of a bygone era.

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