The Ape(1940)
Jungle Beast or Man of Science?
The Ape Synopsis
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?
The Ape (1940) is a horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by William Nigh, released on September 30, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 2m. It stars Boris Karloff, Maris Wrixon, Gene O'Donnell and Dorothy Vaughan. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 43 ratings.
- Director:
- William Nigh
- Writers:
- Curt Siodmak, Curt Siodmak, Richard Carroll
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Neumann
- Composer:
- Edward J. Kay
- Production:
- Monogram Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Ape (1940) Trailer
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The Ape Cast & Crew
Main cast
Boris Karloff
as Dr. Bernard Adrian
Maris Wrixon
as Frances Clifford
Gene O'Donnell
as Danny Foster
Dorothy Vaughan
as Mother Clifford
Henry Hall
as Sheriff Jeff Halliday
Selmer Jackson
as Dr. McNulty
Gertrude Hoffmann
as Jane the Housekeeper
Jessie Arnold
as Mrs. Brill
Billy Bletcher
as Short Mustached Posse Man
Harry C. Bradley
as Quinn
George Cleveland
as Mr. Howley
Ray Corrigan
as Nabu
Key crew
Directed by William Nigh, written by Curt Siodmak, Curt Siodmak and Richard Carroll.
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The Ape Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 43 ratings.
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The Ape – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ape online?
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The Ape (1940) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, FlixFling, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel and Bloodstream, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Ape?
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The main cast of The Ape (1940) includes Boris Karloff, Maris Wrixon, Gene O'Donnell, Dorothy Vaughan and Henry Hall. The film was directed by William Nigh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ape released?
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The Ape was released on September 30, 1940 and runs for 1h 2m.
Is The Ape worth watching?
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The Ape (1940) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 43 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Ape?
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Yes. The official The Ape trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.