

The Ape
1940-09-30 · 62 min · ★ 4.9
Dr. Bernard Adrian is a kindly scientist who seeks to cure a young woman's polio. He needs human spinal fluid to complete the formula for his experimental serum. Meanwhile, a vicious circus ape has broken out of its cage, and is terrorizing the townspeople. Can there be a connection?
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- Directors
- William Nigh
- Production companies
- Monogram Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Boris KarloffDr. Bernard Adrian
Maris WrixonFrances Clifford
Gene O'DonnellDanny Foster
Dorothy VaughanMother Clifford
Henry HallSheriff Jeff Halliday
Selmer JacksonDr. McNulty
Gertrude HoffmannJane the Housekeeper
Jessie ArnoldMrs. Brill
Billy BletcherShort Mustached Posse Man
Harry C. BradleyQuinn
George ClevelandMr. Howley
Ray CorriganNabu
Gibson GowlandPosse Member
I. Stanford JolleyApe Trainer
Donald KerrCitizen Carrying Mauled Ape TrainerTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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