

The Ape (1940)
Jungle Beast or Man of Science?
Plot Summary
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?
Full Cast & Characters

Boris Karloff
Dr. Bernard Adrian

Maris Wrixon
Frances Clifford

Gene O'Donnell
Danny Foster

Dorothy Vaughan
Mother Clifford

Henry Hall
Sheriff Jeff Halliday

Selmer Jackson
Dr. McNulty

Gertrude Hoffmann
Jane the Housekeeper

Jessie Arnold
Mrs. Brill

Billy Bletcher
Short Mustached Posse Man

Harry C. Bradley
Quinn

George Cleveland
Mr. Howley

Ray Corrigan
Nabu
Director & Crew
William Nigh
Director
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Where can I watch The Ape online?
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What is the IMDb rating of The Ape?
It has an IMDb rating of 4.8/10 based on 42 votes.
Who directed The Ape?
The Ape was directed by William Nigh and released in 1940.
How long is The Ape?
The Ape has a runtime of 1 hours and 2 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1940-09-30
- Status
- Released





