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The Ape

NR19401h 2mWilliam Nigh
IMDb 4.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 43%
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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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What is The Ape (1940) 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?

Who stars in The Ape?

The Ape stars Boris Karloff (Dr. Bernard Adrian), Maris Wrixon (Frances Clifford), Gene O'Donnell (Danny Foster), Dorothy Vaughan (Mother Clifford), Henry Hall (Sheriff Jeff Halliday). The film was directed by William Nigh.

How long is The Ape?

The Ape has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1940. It is rated NR.

Is The Ape worth watching?

The Ape holds an IMDb rating of 4.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 43. Fans of Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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