The Monster Walks
Synopsis
Ruth Earlton has come home to her ancestral mansion to claim her inheritance. Accompanied by her boyfriend, she discovers that her father died suddenly under suspicious circumstances. Now it's her turn, as her deranged and relentless uncle targets her for death with the help of his wife and son, plus a very unhappy ape.
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The Monster Walks (1932) | Mischa Auer, Rex Lease | Horror, Mystery | Full Colorized 4K Movie
Type: Featurette • Published 2025-05-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 10, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank R. Strayer
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Ellis
- Original Score
- Charles Dunworth
- Original Title
- The Monster Walks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Action Pictures, Mayfair Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank R. Strayer
Robert Ellis
Charles Dunworth
Jules Cronjager
Byron Robinson
Cliff P. Broughton, Ralph M. Like
Department Leadership Roster
Frank R. Strayer
Director
Charles Dunworth
Original Music Composer
Cliff P. Broughton
Producer
Jules Cronjager
Director of Photography
Byron Robinson
Editor
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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Frequently Asked Questions About The Monster Walks
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What is The Monster Walks about?
Ruth Earlton has come home to her ancestral mansion to claim her inheritance. Accompanied by her boyfriend, she discovers that her father died suddenly under suspicious circumstances. Now it's her turn, as her deranged and relentless uncle targets her for death with the help of his wife and son, plus a very unhappy ape.
Who directed The Monster Walks?
The Monster Walks was directed by Frank R. Strayer.
Who stars in The Monster Walks?
The principal cast of The Monster Walks includes Rex Lease, Vera Reynolds, Sheldon Lewis, Mischa Auer, Martha Mattox.
When was The Monster Walks released and how long is it?
The Monster Walks was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Monster Walks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Monster Walks was composed by Charles Dunworth.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Monster Walks?
The Monster Walks holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).