Return of the Ape Man (1944) Horror Sci-Fi Romance
Return of the Ape Man (1944) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.89/10
IMDB: ☆ 4.8/10
Return of the Ape Man Plot Synopsis:
While on an Arctic expedition, two scientists find the frozen body of a prehistoric caveman. They bring him home to their laboratory, but decide that in order to fully utilize (and control) him, they must transplant a more developed brain into the caveman.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: While on an Arctic expedition, two scientists find the frozen body of a prehistoric caveman. They bring him home to their laboratory...
Tagline: YOU"LL BE FROZEN TO YOUR SEAT IN TERROR!
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Return of the Ape Man Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1944 (more 1944 movies)
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Return of the Ape Man Release Dates In Theaters: Jul 17, 1944, Blu-ray: Oct 31, 2017
Producers: Jack Dietz, Sam Katzman, Barney A. Sarecky
Cinematographers: Marcel Le Picard
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Return of the Ape Man (1944) Cast (Click to Expand)
Return of the Ape Man Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Bela Lugosi | ... | Prof. Dexter |
| John Carradine | ... | Prof. John Gilmore |
| George Zucco | ... | Ape Man (creditOnly) |
| Frank Moran | ... | Ape Man |
| Teala Loring | ... | Anne Gilmore (as Judith Gibson) |
| Tod Andrews | ... | Steve Rogers (as Michael Ames) |
| Mary Currier | ... | Mrs. Hilda Gilmore |
| Eddy Chandler | ... | Sergeant (as Ed Chandler) |
| Ernie Adams | ... | Tramp, Willie the Weasel |
| Horace B. Carpenter | ... | Theater watchman (uncredited) |
| Mike Donovan | ... | Policeman Barney (uncredited) |
| George Eldredge | ... | Patrolman on beat (uncredited) |
| Frank Leigh | ... | Long Shot (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Bela Lugosi, as Prof. Dexter, passed away at age 73 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Olt Arisztid | Mr. Blasko | Albert Lugesi | Belo Lugosi | Béla Lugosi | Mr. Bela Lugosi | Lugosi | Arisztid Olt - John Carradine, as Prof. John Gilmore, passed away at age 82 in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: John Carradine Sr. | John Peter Richmond | Peter Richmond - George Zucco, as Ape Man (creditOnly), passed away at age 74 in Hollywood, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Frank Moran – Ape Man
- Teala Loring – Anne Gilmore (as Judith Gibson)
- Tod Andrews, as Steve Rogers (as Michael Ames), passed away at age 57 in Beverly Hills, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Michael Ames - Mary Currier – Mrs. Hilda Gilmore
- Eddy Chandler, as Sergeant (as Ed Chandler), passed away at age 54 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Ed. Chandler | Eddie Chandler | Edward Chandler | Ed Chandler - Ernie Adams, as Tramp, Willie the Weasel, passed away at age 62 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m)
Also known as: Ernest Adams | Ernie S. Adams - Horace B. Carpenter, as Theater watchman (uncredited), passed away at age 70 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: H. B. Carpenter | H.B. Carpenter | Horace Carpenter | William Carpenter - Mike Donovan, as Policeman Barney (uncredited), passed away at age 81 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: Michael Patrick Donovan | Mike Pat Donovan | Pat Donovan - George Eldredge, as Patrolman on beat (uncredited), passed away at age 78 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Geo. Eldridge | George Eldridge - Frank Leigh – Long Shot (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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