The Monster and the Ape
“A THRILLING 15 CHAPTER SERIAL OF A MECHANICAL MONSTER GONE MAD! HIS COMPANION: THE APE THAT FIGHTS CRIME...IN A WONDERFUL FANTASY”
Synopsis
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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Monster and the Ape - Serial Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2006-12-21
Top Cast
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Robert Lowery
Ken Morgan
George Macready
Prof. Ernst
Ralph Morgan
Prof. Franklin Arnold
Carole Mathews
Babs Arnold
Willie Best
Flash
Jack Ingram
Dick Nordik
Anthony Warde
Joe Flint
Ted Mapes
Joe Butler
Eddie Parker
Blake
Stanley Price
Mead
Charles King
First Cop with Thor
Kenneth MacDonald
Police Inspector Hamilton
Bud Osborne
Mason
Ray Corrigan
Thor
John Elliott
Prof. Marsden
Kit Guard
Zoo Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 20, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Bretherton
- Screenplay & Story
- Sherman L. Lowe, Royal K. Cole
- Original Score
- Lee Zahler
- Original Title
- The Monster and the Ape
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4h 55m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Bretherton
Sherman L. Lowe, Royal K. Cole
Lee Zahler
L. William O'Connell
Dwight Caldwell, Earl Turner
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Bretherton
Director
Sherman L. Lowe
Screenplay
Dwight Caldwell
Editor
Royal K. Cole
Screenplay
Earl Turner
Editor
L. William O'Connell
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Monster and the Ape about?
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.
Who directed The Monster and the Ape?
The Monster and the Ape was directed by Howard Bretherton.
Who stars in The Monster and the Ape?
The principal cast of The Monster and the Ape includes Robert Lowery, George Macready, Ralph Morgan, Carole Mathews, Willie Best.
When was The Monster and the Ape released and how long is it?
The Monster and the Ape was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 4h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for The Monster and the Ape?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Monster and the Ape was composed by Lee Zahler.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Monster and the Ape?
The Monster and the Ape holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).