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The Ape Man (1943) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.48/10
IMDB: ☆ 4.4/10
The Ape Man Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Conducting weird scientific experiments, crazed Dr. James Brewster, aided by his colleague Dr. Randall, has managed to transform himself into a hairy, stooped-over ape-man. Desperately seeking a cure, Brewster believes only an injection of recently-drawn human spinal fluid will prove effective. With Randall refusing to help him, it falls to Brewster and his captive gorilla to find appropriate donors.
Tagline: No one is safe from the cruel desires of this inhuman fiend!
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The Ape Man Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1943 (more 1943 movies)
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Ape Man Release Dates In Theaters: Mar 05, 1943
Writers: Karl Brown, Barney A. Sarecky
Producers: Jack Dietz, Sam Katzman, Barney A. Sarecky
Cinematographers: Mack Stengler
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The Ape Man Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Bela Lugosi | ... | Dr. James Brewster |
| Louise Currie | ... | Billie Mason |
| Wallace Ford | ... | Jeff B. Carter |
| Henry Hall | ... | Dr. George Randall |
| Minerva Urecal | ... | Agatha Brewster |
| Emil Van Horn | ... | The Ape |
| J. Farrell MacDonald | ... | Police CaptainO''Brien (as J. Farrel MacDonald) |
| Wheeler Oakman | ... | Police Detective Brady |
| Ralph Littlefield | ... | Zippo |
| Jack Mulhall | ... | Reporter |
| Charles Jordan | ... | Police Detective O''Toole |
| Charlie Hall | ... | Barney the Photographer (uncredited) |
| George Kirby | ... | Townsend the Butler (uncredited) |
| Ray Miller | ... | Police Detective (uncredited) |
| Ernest Morrison | ... | Copyboy (uncredited) |
| William Ruhl | ... | Martin - Editor (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Bela Lugosi, as Dr. James Brewster, 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 - Louise Currie – Billie Mason
- Wallace Ford, as Jeff B. Carter, passed away at age 68 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Wally Ford - Henry Hall, as Dr. George Randall, passed away at age 78 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio - Minerva Urecal, as Agatha Brewster, passed away at age 71 in Glendale, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo - Emil Van Horn – The Ape
- J. Farrell MacDonald, as Police CaptainO''Brien (as J. Farrel MacDonald), passed away at age 77 in Hollywood, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Farrell MacDonald | J. Farrel MacDonald | J. Francis MacDonald | J.Farrell MacDonald | John Farrell MacDonald | Joseph Farrell MacDonald | Farrell Macdonald | J. Farrell Macdonald | J.Farrell Macdonald | J. Farrell McDonald | J. Farrel McDonald | J.F - Wheeler Oakman, as Police Detective Brady, passed away at age 59 in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Ralph Littlefield – Zippo
- Jack Mulhall, as Reporter, passed away at age 91 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 10¾" (1.8 m) - Charles Jordan, as Police Detective O''Toole, passed away at age 80 in South Daytona, Florida, USA.
Sign: Leo
Also known as: Chas. Jordan - Charlie Hall, as Barney the Photographer (uncredited), passed away at age 60 in North Hollywood, California, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 4½" (1.64 m)
Also known as: Charles Hall | Charley Hall | Charles Hill - George Kirby, as Townsend the Butler (uncredited), passed away at age 74 in Van Nuys, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: George T. Kirby - Ray Miller – Police Detective (uncredited)
- Ernest Morrison – Copyboy (uncredited)
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