Return of the Ape Man

Jul 17, 1944

1h 0m

★ 5.4

Overview

The discovery of a perfectly preserved caveman prompts a mad scientist to attempt a daring brain transplant.

Genres

Horror

Science Fiction

Production Companies

Sam Katzman Productions

Monogram Pictures

Return of the Ape Man Trailers

Cast

Prof. Dexter

Bela Lugosi

Prof. John Gilmore

John Carradine

Ape Man

Frank Moran

Anne Gilmore

Teala Loring

Steve Rogers

Tod Andrews

Hilda Gilmore

Mary Currier

Tramp, Willie the Weasel

Ernie Adams

Sergeant

Eddy Chandler

Ape Man

George Zucco

Policeman Barney (uncredited)

Mike Donovan

Policeman (uncredited)

George Eldredge

Theater Watchman (uncredited)

Horace B. Carpenter

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