Horror ·Mystery ·Science Fiction · United States of America · 1940 · 1h 2m

The Ape

The Ape poster
Director
William Nigh
Cast
Boris Karloff as Dr. Bernard Adrian Maris Wrixon as Frances Clifford Gene O'Donnell as Danny Foster Dorothy Vaughan as Mother Clifford Henry Hall as Sheriff Jeff Halliday Selmer Jackson as Dr. McNulty
Crew
Harry Neumann — Director of Photography Russell F. Schoengarth — Editor Edward J. Kay — Original Music Composer Curt Siodmak — Screenplay Richard Carroll — Screenplay
Tagline

Jungle Beast or Man of Science?

Synopsis

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?

Trailer The Ape — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
circusgorillawheelchairmad scientistmad doctorwoman in wheelchairkiller ape
Key Collaborators
William Nigh Director Harry Neumann Director of Photography Russell F. Schoengarth Editor Edward J. Kay Original Music Composer Curt Siodmak Screenplay Richard Carroll Screenplay
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