Instinct! (1926)

“The Chimpanzee has more human traits than any other animal on earth.“ M/S of a chimp holding an umbrella over its head. “He’s more curious even, then a - well, ask the wife.“ M/S of a chimpanzee sniffing and touching a tortoise (or turtle). This tortoise is being held towards the chimp by a zoo keeper outside the cage - he holds it through the bars on a spade or similar tool. The tortoise falls off and onto its back - a bit cruel! The chimp tries to separate the tortoise from its shell. “And so sympathetic.“ C/U of chimp rubbing its eyes with a handkerchief. “Any youngster has this instinct.“ Monkey holds a soft toy, it plays with it. It lays it on the ground and tries to undo a ribbon which is tied onto the toy’s leg. “The Chimpanzee’s mimicry isn’t good for watches.“ C/U of a chimp’s hands as it winds up a watch. “Brown eyes, why are you blue?“ C/U of zoo keeper with his head very close to the bars of the cage. Monkey puts its hand through the bars and touches him on the nose. He then