The Monster and the Ape

The Monster and the Ape

295 mins | Crime, Action, Science Fiction | April 20, 1945

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.

The Monster and the Ape

295 mins | Crime, Action, Science Fiction | April 20, 1945

The Monster and the Ape
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.
IMDb rating 5.7
Producers Columbia Pictures
Original title The Monster and the Ape
Directors Howard Bretherton
Writers Sherman L. Lowe, Royal K. Cole

Cast

Robert Lowery

as Ken Morgan

George Macready

as Prof. Ernst

Ralph Morgan

as Prof. Franklin Arnold

Carole Mathews

as Babs Arnold

Willie Best

as Flash

Jack Ingram

as Dick Nordik

Anthony Warde

as Joe Flint

Ted Mapes

as Joe Butler

Eddie Parker

as Blake

Stanley Price

as Mead

Charles King

as First Cop with Thor

Kenneth MacDonald

as Police Inspector Hamilton

Bud Osborne

as Mason

Ray Corrigan

as Thor

John Elliott

as Prof. Marsden

Kit Guard

as Zoo Guard