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The Ape (1940)

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?

  • Horror
  • Mystery
  • Science Fiction

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Boris KarloffBoris KarloffDr. Bernard Adrian
  • Photo of Maris WrixonMaris WrixonFrances Clifford
  • Photo of Gene O'DonnellGene O'DonnellDanny Foster
  • Photo of Dorothy VaughanDorothy VaughanMother Clifford
  • Photo of Henry HallHenry HallSheriff Jeff Halliday
  • Photo of Selmer JacksonSelmer JacksonDr. McNulty
  • Photo of Gertrude HoffmannGertrude HoffmannJane the Housekeeper
  • Photo of Jessie ArnoldJessie ArnoldMrs. Brill
  • Photo of Billy BletcherBilly BletcherShort Mustached Posse Man
  • Photo of Harry C. BradleyHarry C. BradleyQuinn

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