The Hairy Ape
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Synopsis
Aboard ship, a spoiled woman (Susan Hayward) insults the brutish stoker (William Bendix) while watching him work.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 2, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Santell
- Screenplay & Story
- Decla Dunning, Robert Hardy Andrews
- Original Score
- Michel Michelet
- Original Title
- The Hairy Ape
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Mayfair Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Santell
Decla Dunning, Robert Hardy Andrews, Eugene O'Neill
Michel Michelet
Lucien N. Andriot
Harvey Manger
Jules Levey
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Santell
Director
Harvey Manger
Editor
Decla Dunning
Screenplay
Lucien N. Andriot
Director of Photography
Robert Hardy Andrews
Screenplay
Jules Levey
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hairy Ape
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hairy Ape about?
Aboard ship, a spoiled woman (Susan Hayward) insults the brutish stoker (William Bendix) while watching him work.
Who directed The Hairy Ape?
The Hairy Ape was directed by Alfred Santell.
Who stars in The Hairy Ape?
The principal cast of The Hairy Ape includes William Bendix, Susan Hayward, John Loder, Dorothy Comingore, Roman Bohnen.
When was The Hairy Ape released and how long is it?
The Hairy Ape was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hairy Ape?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hairy Ape was composed by Michel Michelet.