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The Monster and the Ape
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The Monster and the Ape

1945-04-20 · 295 min · ★ 6.8

Action · Crime · Science Fiction

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.

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Directors
Howard Bretherton
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert LoweryRobert LoweryKen Morgan
George MacreadyGeorge MacreadyProf. Ernst
Ralph MorganRalph MorganProf. Franklin Arnold
Carole MathewsCarole MathewsBabs Arnold
Willie BestWillie BestFlash
Jack IngramJack IngramDick Nordik
Anthony WardeAnthony WardeJoe Flint
Ted MapesTed MapesJoe Butler
Eddie ParkerEddie ParkerBlake
Stanley PriceStanley PriceMead
Charles KingCharles KingFirst Cop with Thor
Kenneth MacDonaldKenneth MacDonaldPolice Inspector Hamilton
Bud OsborneBud OsborneMason
Ray CorriganRay CorriganThor
John ElliottJohn ElliottProf. Marsden
Kit GuardKit GuardZoo Guard

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