August 9, 2025 and one hundred and thirty-five years ago on this day in 1890, actor Zip Monberg, who appeared in “Adventures of Tarzan” as Monsieur Gernot under the name, George Monberg, was born in Chicago, Illinois. Zip appeared in 33 films.
Everything you want to know about “Adventures of Tarzan,’ which starred Elmo Lincoln and Louise Lorraine: https://www.erbzine.com/mag5/0590.html
Louis Lorraine, on the set of “Adventures of Tarzan, said, “George, everyone calls you Zip. Why? George is a perfectly good name.”
“There are hundreds of Georges in show business, but for now, I’m the only Zip.”
“Did you choose that name?”
“I did, but it wasn’t because I keep my mouth closed and don’t speak on film. Silent pictures, right! And it’s not because I don’t know zip, I’m pretty well educated.”
“Is it because you’re fast?”
“Heavens no. It’s because of how much they pay me.”
“In that case, move over, darling. You’re talking to the Lady Zip!”
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