The Ape (1940) — Perfery

(1940)Directed by William Nigh62 minHorror, Mystery, Science Fiction

“Jungle Beast or Man of Science?”

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?

Boris Karloffas Dr. Bernard Adrian

Maris Wrixonas Frances Clifford

Gene O'Donnellas Danny Foster

Dorothy Vaughanas Mother Clifford

Henry Hallas Sheriff Jeff Halliday

Selmer Jacksonas Dr. McNulty

Gertrude Hoffmannas Jane the Housekeeper

Jessie Arnoldas Mrs. Brill

Billy Bletcheras Short Mustached Posse Man

Harry C. Bradleyas Quinn

George Clevelandas Mr. Howley

Ray Corriganas Nabu

PD Pauline Drakeas Young Girl

MF Mary Fieldas Mrs. Mason

Gibson Gowlandas Posse Member

Julia Griffithas Townswoman

I. Stanford Jolleyas Ape Trainer

Stan Jolleyas Boy in Soda Shop

JK Jack Kennedyas Dep. Archie Tomlin

Donald Kerras Citizen Carrying Mauled Ape Trainer

Philo McCulloughas Henry Mason

BS Buddy Swanas Willie Brill

Minerva Urecalas Townswoman