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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?
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- William Nigh
Writing:
- Curt Siodmak
- Richard Carroll
- Adam Shirk
Stars:
Release Date: 1940-09-30
4.9/10
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- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 62
Mother Clifford
Henry Mason
Posse Member
Mr. Howley
Townswoman
Dr. McNulty
Ape Trainer
Short Mustached Posse Man
Frances Clifford
Mrs. Mason
Dr. Bernard Adrian
Quinn
Jane the Housekeeper
Sheriff Jeff Halliday
Nabu
Mrs. Brill
Danny Foster
Townswoman
Citizen Carrying Mauled Ape Trainer
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