'Alex' has a look-see. When film star Edmund Purdom went to the London Zoo to record animal noises a good time was had by all, and the monkeys specially enjoyed the session. Edmund is something of a hi-fi expert and wanted the sounds for his private collection. With him went Trevor Howard, who has just completed filming 'Moment of Danger' with Edmund. Photo shows: 'Alex' the orangutan has a galnce through the contents of a tape box, making sure the Edmund Purdom is taking nothing away from him, as Edmund patiently waits for the best recording. 29 July 1959.
Details
- Category:
- Photographs
- Collection:
- Daily Herald Archive
- Object Number:
- 1983-5236/19925
- Materials:
- paper (fibre product)
- type:
- photograph
- credit:
- Daily Herald Archive at National Science and Media Museum