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The Ape (1940)

NR · 1940-09-30 · 1h 2m · EN
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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?

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William NighDirector

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Boris KarloffBoris KarloffDr. Bernard AdrianMaris WrixonMaris WrixonFrances CliffordGene O'DonnellGene O'DonnellDanny FosterDorothy VaughanDorothy VaughanMother CliffordHenry HallHenry HallSheriff Jeff HallidaySelmer JacksonSelmer JacksonDr. McNultyGertrude HoffmannGertrude HoffmannJane the HousekeeperJessie ArnoldJessie ArnoldMrs. BrillBilly BletcherBilly BletcherShort Mustached Posse ManHarry C. BradleyHarry C. BradleyQuinnGeorge ClevelandGeorge ClevelandMr. HowleyRay CorriganRay CorriganNabu

Keywords

GorillaMad scientistCircusWheelchairMad doctorWoman in wheelchairKiller ape

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Genre affinityDrama · Horror · Science FictionTheme affinityGorilla · Mad Scientist · CircusDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference411740Actor preference177447 · 223526 · 67592

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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?

How long is The Ape?

The Ape has a runtime of 62 minutes.

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