The Monster and the Ape(1945)
A THRILLING 15 CHAPTER SERIAL OF A MECHANICAL MONSTER GONE MAD! HIS COMPANION: THE APE THAT FIGHTS CRIME...IN A WONDERFUL FANTASY
The Monster and the Ape Synopsis
A famous scientist invents a humanoid robot (the titular "monster"), so a greedy rival scientist plans to steal it for use in his criminal plans. His henchmen often kidnap a trained gorilla (the titular "ape") from the zoo, to aid in the schemes.
The Monster and the Ape (1945) is a action, crime and science fiction film directed by Howard Bretherton, released on April 20, 1945 with a runtime of 4h 55m. It stars Robert Lowery, George Macready, Ralph Morgan and Carole Mathews. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Howard Bretherton
- Writers:
- Sherman L. Lowe, Royal K. Cole
- Cinematographer:
- L. William O'Connell
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Monster and the Ape (1945) Trailer
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The Monster and the Ape Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Lowery
as Ken Morgan
George Macready
as Prof. Ernst
Ralph Morgan
as Prof. Franklin Arnold
Carole Mathews
as Babs Arnold
Willie Best
as Flash
Jack Ingram
as Dick Nordik
Anthony Warde
as Joe Flint
Ted Mapes
as Joe Butler
Eddie Parker
as Blake
Stanley Price
as Mead
Charles King
as First Cop with Thor
Kenneth MacDonald
as Police Inspector Hamilton
Key crew
Directed by Howard Bretherton, written by Sherman L. Lowe and Royal K. Cole.
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The Monster and the Ape Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Monster and the Ape – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Monster and the Ape online?
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The Monster and the Ape (1945) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Monster and the Ape?
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The main cast of The Monster and the Ape (1945) includes Robert Lowery, George Macready, Ralph Morgan, Carole Mathews and Willie Best. The film was directed by Howard Bretherton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Monster and the Ape released?
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The Monster and the Ape was released on April 20, 1945 and runs for 4h 55m.
Is The Monster and the Ape worth watching?
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The Monster and the Ape (1945) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, crime and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Monster and the Ape?
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