Captive Wild Woman
βSTRANGEST OF SIGHTS... The brain of an animal... the form of a woman!β
Synopsis
An insane scientist doing experimentation in glandular research becomes obsessed with transforming a female gorilla into a human...even though it costs human life.
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Joe Dante on CAPTIVE WILD WOMAN
Type: Featurette β’ Published 2013-09-02
Top Cast
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John Carradine
Dr. Sigmund Walters
Evelyn Ankers
Beth Colman
Milburn Stone
Fred Mason
Lloyd Corrigan
John Whipple
Fay Helm
Nurse Strand
Martha Vickers
Dorothy Colman
Acquanetta
Paula Dupree, the Ape Woman
Vince Barnett
Curly
Paul Fix
Gruen
Fred Aldrich
Roustabout (uncredited)
Clyde Beatty
Fred Mason (in long shots) (archive footage / uncredited)
Turhan Bey
End Narrator (voice)(uncredited)
Eddie Borden
Dock Spectator (uncredited)
Ray Corrigan
Cheela the Gorilla (uncredited)
Russell Custer
Curley (uncredited)
Fern Emmett
Beth's Murdered Neighbor (uncredited)
Virginia Engels
Trapeze Artist (uncredited)
Alexander Gill
Waiter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 4, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Dmytryk
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Sucher, Griffin Jay
- Original Score
- Sam Perry, Ralph Freed, Charles Previn, Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner, Paul Van Loan, David Klatzkin
- Original Title
- Captive Wild Woman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Dmytryk
Henry Sucher, Griffin Jay, Neil P. Varnick, Ted Fithian
Sam Perry, Ralph Freed, Charles Previn, Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner, Paul Van Loan, David Klatzkin
George Robinson
Milton Carruth
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Dmytryk
Director
Milton Carruth
Editor
George Robinson
Director of Photography
Henry Sucher
Screenplay
Griffin Jay
Screenplay
Vera West
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Captive Wild Woman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Captive Wild Woman about?
An insane scientist doing experimentation in glandular research becomes obsessed with transforming a female gorilla into a human...even though it costs human life.
Who directed Captive Wild Woman?
Captive Wild Woman was directed by Edward Dmytryk.
Who stars in Captive Wild Woman?
The principal cast of Captive Wild Woman includes John Carradine, Evelyn Ankers, Milburn Stone, Lloyd Corrigan, Fay Helm.
When was Captive Wild Woman released and how long is it?
Captive Wild Woman was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Captive Wild Woman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Captive Wild Woman was composed by Sam Perry, Ralph Freed, Charles Previn, Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner, Paul Van Loan, David Klatzkin.