The Ape (1940)

Approved 30 Sep 1940 • Horror • 1h 2m

Dr. Bernard Adrian is a kindly mad scientist who seeks to cure a young woman's polio. He needs spinal fluid from a human to complete the formula for his experimental serum. Meanwhile, a vicious circus ape has broken out of its cage, and is terrorizing towns people.

William Nigh
Director

Adam Shirk, Curt Siodmak, Richard Carroll
Writer

Boris Karloff, Maris Wrixon, Gene O'Donnell
Starring

Language: English
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Country: United States
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4.6

IMDb (2092 votes)

38%

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