Studio: Monogram Written by: Adam Shirk (play "The Ape"), Curt Siodmak (adaptation and screenplay as "Kurt Siodmak"), and Richard Carroll (screenplay) Directed by: William Nigh Starring: Boris Karloff, Hnery Hull, Maris Wrixon and Gene O'Donnell
Dr. Bernard Adrian (Boris Karloff) is a kindly scientist who seeks to cure a young woman's polio. All he needs is spinal fluid from a human to complete the formula for his experimental serum. Meanwhile, a vicious circus ape has broken out of its cage, and is terrorizing the townspeople.
Dr. Bernard Adrian (Boris Karloff) is a kindly scientist who seeks to cure a young woman's polio. All he needs is spinal fluid from a human to complete the formula for his experimental serum. Meanwhile, a vicious circus ape has broken out of its cage, and is terrorizing the townspeople.