Robert Armstrong’s Roaring Laughter on the ’King Kong’ Set

Title: “Robert Armstrong’s Roaring Laughter on the ’King Kong’ Set“ Date: July 21, 1932 Place: Hollywood, California On July 21, 1932, Robert Armstrong, the versatile actor renowned for his role as Carl Denham in the classic film “King Kong,“ contributed to a moment of uproarious laughter on the set of the legendary Hollywood production. As filming for “King Kong“ progressed, the cast and crew were faced with the challenge of portraying the awe-inspiring and terrifying presence of the colossal ape. One particular scene required Armstrong’s character, Carl Denham, to deliver a line expressing shock and amazement at the sight of Kong. However, during one take, an unexpected twist unfolded. As the crew prepared for the scene, a mischievous crew member replaced the realistic Kong model with a comically exaggerated, larger-than-life inflatable gorilla. Unaware of the switch, when Robert Armstrong turned to deliver his line, he was met