The Monster and the Ape

Apr 20, 1945

4h 55m

★ 6.3

A THRILLING 15 CHAPTER SERIAL OF A MECHANICAL MONSTER GONE MAD! HIS COMPANION: THE APE THAT FIGHTS CRIME...IN A WONDERFUL FANTASY

Overview

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.

Genres

Action

Crime

Science Fiction

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures

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Cast

Ken Morgan

Robert Lowery

Prof. Ernst

George Macready

Prof. Franklin Arnold

Ralph Morgan

Babs Arnold

Carole Mathews

Flash

Willie Best

Dick Nordik

Jack Ingram

Joe Flint

Anthony Warde

Joe Butler

Ted Mapes

Blake

Eddie Parker

Mead

Stanley Price

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