The Ape
“Jungle Beast or Man of Science?”
Synopsis
Dr. Bernard Adrian is a kindly scientist who seeks to cure a young woman's polio. He needs human spinal fluid to complete the formula for his experimental serum. Meanwhile, a vicious circus ape has broken out of its cage, and is terrorizing the townspeople. Can there be a connection?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
1940 THE APE - Boris Karloff - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-19
Top Cast
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Boris Karloff
Dr. Bernard Adrian
Maris Wrixon
Frances Clifford
Gene O'Donnell
Danny Foster
Dorothy Vaughan
Mother Clifford
Henry Hall
Sheriff Jeff Halliday
Selmer Jackson
Dr. McNulty
Gertrude Hoffmann
Jane the Housekeeper
Jessie Arnold
Mrs. Brill
Billy Bletcher
Short Mustached Posse Man
Harry C. Bradley
Quinn
George Cleveland
Mr. Howley
Ray Corrigan
Nabu
Pauline Drake
Young Girl
Mary Field
Mrs. Mason
Gibson Gowland
Posse Member
Julia Griffith
Townswoman
I. Stanford Jolley
Ape Trainer
Stan Jolley
Boy in Soda Shop
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 30, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Nigh
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Carroll, Curt Siodmak
- Original Score
- Edward J. Kay
- Original Title
- The Ape
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Nigh
Richard Carroll, Curt Siodmak, Adam Shirk
Edward J. Kay
Harry Neumann
Russell F. Schoengarth
Department Leadership Roster
Russell F. Schoengarth
Editor
William Nigh
Director
Richard Carroll
Screenplay
Curt Siodmak
Screenplay
Harry Neumann
Director of Photography
Edward J. Kay
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ape
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ape about?
Dr. Bernard Adrian is a kindly scientist who seeks to cure a young woman's polio. He needs human spinal fluid to complete the formula for his experimental serum. Meanwhile, a vicious circus ape has broken out of its cage, and is terrorizing the townspeople. Can there be a connection?
Who directed The Ape?
The Ape was directed by William Nigh.
Who stars in The Ape?
The principal cast of The Ape includes Boris Karloff, Maris Wrixon, Gene O'Donnell, Dorothy Vaughan, Henry Hall.
When was The Ape released and how long is it?
The Ape was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ape?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ape was composed by Edward J. Kay.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ape?
The Ape holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).