The Ape (1940)
Jungle Beast or Man of Science?
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?
Director: William Nigh
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction
Runtime: 62 min
Release Date: September 30, 1940
Cast
- Boris Karloff - Dr. Bernard Adrian
- Maris Wrixon - Frances Clifford
- Gene O'Donnell - Danny Foster
- Dorothy Vaughan - Mother Clifford
- Henry Hall - Sheriff Jeff Halliday
- Selmer Jackson - Dr. McNulty
- Gertrude Hoffmann - Jane the Housekeeper
- Jessie Arnold - Mrs. Brill
- Billy Bletcher - Short Mustached Posse Man
- Harry C. Bradley - Quinn
Screenplay
- Richard Carroll (Screenplay)
- Curt Siodmak (Screenplay)
- Curt Siodmak (Adaptation)
- Adam Shirk (Theatre Play)
Music: Edward J. Kay
Cinematography: Harry Neumann
Editing: Russell F. Schoengarth
Production: Monogram Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
circus, gorilla, wheelchair, mad scientist, mad doctor, woman in wheelchair, killer ape
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ape about?
- 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?
- Who directed The Ape?
- The Ape was directed by William Nigh.
- Who stars in The Ape?
- The Ape stars Boris Karloff, Maris Wrixon, Gene O'Donnell, Dorothy Vaughan, Henry Hall, Selmer Jackson.
- How long is The Ape?
- The Ape has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
- What genre is The Ape?
- The Ape is a Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction film.
- Where was The Ape produced?
- The Ape was produced in United States of America.