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The Ape

1940-09-30 · 62 min · ★ 4.9

Horror · Mystery · Science Fiction

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 KarloffBoris KarloffDr. Bernard Adrian
Maris WrixonMaris WrixonFrances Clifford
Gene O'DonnellGene O'DonnellDanny Foster
Dorothy VaughanDorothy VaughanMother Clifford
Henry HallHenry HallSheriff Jeff Halliday
Selmer JacksonSelmer JacksonDr. McNulty
Gertrude HoffmannGertrude HoffmannJane the Housekeeper
Jessie ArnoldJessie ArnoldMrs. Brill
Billy BletcherBilly BletcherShort Mustached Posse Man
Harry C. BradleyHarry C. BradleyQuinn
George ClevelandGeorge ClevelandMr. Howley
Ray CorriganRay CorriganNabu
Pauline DrakeYoung Girl
Mary FieldMrs. Mason
Gibson GowlandGibson GowlandPosse Member
Julia GriffithTownswoman
I. Stanford JolleyI. Stanford JolleyApe Trainer
Stan JolleyBoy in Soda Shop
Jack KennedyDep. Archie Tomlin
Donald KerrDonald KerrCitizen Carrying Mauled Ape Trainer

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