The Monster and the Ape (1945)
A THRILLING 15 CHAPTER SERIAL OF A MECHANICAL MONSTER GONE MAD! HIS COMPANION: THE APE THAT FIGHTS CRIME...IN A WONDERFUL FANTASY
A famous scientist invents a humanoid robot (the titular "monster"), so a greedy rival scientist plans to steal it for use in his criminal plans. His henchmen often kidnap a trained gorilla (the titular "ape") from the zoo, to aid in the schemes.
Director: Howard Bretherton
Genre: Action, Crime, Science Fiction
Runtime: 295 min
Release Date: April 20, 1945
Cast
- Robert Lowery - Ken Morgan
- George Macready - Prof. Ernst
- Ralph Morgan - Prof. Franklin Arnold
- Carole Mathews - Babs Arnold
- Willie Best - Flash
- Jack Ingram - Dick Nordik
- Anthony Warde - Joe Flint
- Ted Mapes - Joe Butler
- Eddie Parker - Blake
- Stanley Price - Mead
Screenplay
- Sherman L. Lowe (Screenplay)
- Royal K. Cole (Screenplay)
Music: Lee Zahler
Cinematography: L. William O'Connell
Editing: Dwight Caldwell, Earl Turner
Production: Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Sci-Fi Action and Future Wars, AI and Robot Uprising, Visions of Future and Technology
Keywords
gorilla, mad scientist, robot, movie serial
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Monster and the Ape about?
- A famous scientist invents a humanoid robot (the titular "monster"), so a greedy rival scientist plans to steal it for use in his criminal plans. His henchmen often kidnap a trained gorilla (the titular "ape") from the zoo, to aid in the schemes.
- Who directed The Monster and the Ape?
- The Monster and the Ape was directed by Howard Bretherton.
- Who stars in The Monster and the Ape?
- The Monster and the Ape stars Robert Lowery, George Macready, Ralph Morgan, Carole Mathews, Willie Best, Jack Ingram.
- How long is The Monster and the Ape?
- The Monster and the Ape has a runtime of 4h 55m (295 minutes).
- What genre is The Monster and the Ape?
- The Monster and the Ape is a Action, Crime, Science Fiction film.
- Where was The Monster and the Ape produced?
- The Monster and the Ape was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Monster and the Ape?
- The themes of The Monster and the Ape include: Sci-Fi Action and Future Wars, AI and Robot Uprising, Visions of Future and Technology.