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Me Cheeta: My Life in Hollywood Paperback – Illustrated, March 9, 2010

by Cheeta (Author)

3.9 54 ratings

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Cheeta the Chimp was just a baby in 1932 when he was snatched from the jungle of Liberia by the great animal importer Henry Trefflich. That same year, Cheeta appeared in Tarzan the Ape Man, and in 1934 in Tarzan and His Mate, in which he famously stole clothes from a naked Maureen O'Sullivan, who was dripping wet from an underwater swimming scene with Johnny Weissmuller. Other Tarzan films followed, and later roles with Bela Lugosi in the 1950s. Cheeta finally retired from the big screen after the 1967 film Doctor Dolittle with Rex Harrison, whose finger he accidentally bit backstage while being offered a placatory banana. Cheeta now lives in Palm Springs, where, at age seventy-seven, he is by far the oldest living chimpanzee ever recorded.

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A “lyrical and profane memoir-cum-love-story. The book is hilarious, catty, melancholy and, occasionally, deep.” — Washington Post

“As a premise, Me Cheeta is glorious. What wouldn’t be entertaining about the memoir of a chimpanzee, ghostwritten by James Lever, who witnessed Hollywood’s Golden Age and is more than willing to spill? Cheeta is one articulate primate, and he’s not afraid to dish.” — Denver Post

“A rude, hilarious and infectious memoir of Hollywood’s golden age. . . . The Hollywood spoofing is certainly entertaining, but Me, Cheeta evolves into something grander: a broad, cutting satire on the differences between man and beast.” — Chicago Sun-Times

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Cheeta the chimp was just a baby in 1932 when he was snatched from the jungle of Liberia by the great animal importer Henry Trefflich. That same year, Cheeta appeared in Tarzan the Ape Man, and in 1934 in Tarzan and His Mate, in which he famously stole clothes from a naked Maureen O’Sullivan, who was dripping wet from an underwater swimming scene with Johnny Weissmuller. Other Tarzan films followed, and later roles with Bela Lugosi in the 1950s. Cheeta finally retired from the big screen after the 1967 film Doctor Dolittle with Rex Harrison, whose finger he accidentally bit backstage while being offered a placatory banana. Cheeta now lives in Palm Springs, where, at age seventy-seven, he is by far the oldest living chimpanzee ever recorded.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ecco; Illustrated edition (March 9, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0061647802
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0061647802
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 0.79 x 8 inches

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Bill W. Dodge

GREAT CHIMP'S VIEW OF INSIDE HOLLYWOOD!

Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2009

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I was (honest to God born in a movie studio) and thought I had an insider view of Tinsel Town growing up. Boy, did I learn shocking new things from Cheeta's experiences away from the camera! Had he had time during Hollywood's hey days he could have been another Hedda or Louella (but, of course, censorship existed in those ancient days) and he wouldn't have been able to tell us what Clark did to.....oopps, there are other sites which could better describe the kind of activity Cheeta was exposed to.

This mad monkey's adventures will have you laughing, churn up your nostalgia factor to a straspheric level and you'll want to immediately add the early Tarzan films on your Netflix list (which I did - and they were really damned good flicks - not Saturday matinee fodder).

Yes, Cheeta reveals his true feelings about Jane (and they rhyme with the word itch) and asks the questions, "Am I not Tarzan's real son - not that snotty little Johnny Shefield?"

This funny little book will please anybody who always wanted Cheeta as their personal pet (he could have been an X-Rated one on occasion when your Aunt Ida was visiting). Great for movie buffs or National Inquirer readers who wants the low down on the real monkey business that went on in Hollywood way back then.

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me Cheetah

Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2009

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Interesting book. Not quite believable auto-biography of America's number one Chimp. Great Hollywood fables told through the eyes of "The Chimp on the Wall". Cheeta was truly one of my favorite childhood actors, and of course from my generation, Tarzan was one of the great heroes! I love the inside tales of how the people REALLY were, and who was good to a Chimp, and who wasn't. At 76, maybe Cheeta really DID type this whole "tell-all", Hell, if anyone could manage it, she is for sure the Alpha female of all Chimps anywhere, so all I can say is, "Rock on Cheeta!!"

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RONINLONDON

You have got to read this book!

Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2013

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This book is hilarious! It's written in the style of the old ego centric thespian. It's quite outrageous in places, no it's not a good gift for your old Auntie Ethel. I've recommended it to friends, and I've given it to people as gifts. I think it does help to have a passing knowledge of the old Tarzan films of Johnny Weismuller (Cheeta's claim to fame) and also of the actors and personalities of the 30's and 40's Hollywood. It's like an uncensored autobiography of David Niven. Highly recommended as a good laugh. Be careful that you don't read it while in public, because people will think you've got a screw loose!

Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2012

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I found the premise irresistible.Cheeta , the oldest chimp in the world , who also happens to be a great star, tells his story. The rumor about Delores Del Rio is untrue!The book is humorous if not hysterically funny.Cheeta has been through a lot.He's survived alcohol , tobacco and even a flirtation with cocaine.Children - numerous and unknown.He knows how humans taste and Maureen O'Hara was the worst. Johnny Weissmuller was a god.Lupe Velez, well what could be done?What could top a day out with Johnny and Niv? Silly, definitely !However, the thought of Tarzan in New York still makes me smile.Cheeta was a real star.I would much rather see him than Brad Pitt.He is right to point out what a trailblazer he was.He had an eloquence that was beyond words. He will never die and if you hear the contrary , it's a lie.They don't make them like this anymore.

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Jaton'

Ho hum

Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2016

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There were a couple of laughs, which you'd have to expect from such a book, but overall I didn't find it particularly engaging.

Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2016

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Tour-de-force review of 1930's Hollywood personalities, surprisingly well-written for a chimp.

Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2014

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Thought this would be a cute book but it was filthy in language. Got rid of it.

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Fun read.

Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2016

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This book is a very interesting read. Gives a person a different view about how animals were treated in film making. It also gives you a look into how animals are captured. It is funny, sad, and sometimes exciting.
The story is also told of the love between Cheeta and Jonny. The sad facts of Jonny's bad luck with women and investments.
Some interesting tales about stars of yesterday.

I would recommend this book to young adults and up. A few four letters words and sexual situations.

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