Return of the Ape Man

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Return of the Ape Man

1944

1h 0m

5.4(17 votes)

Horror

Science Fiction

Overview

The discovery of a perfectly preserved caveman prompts a mad scientist to attempt a daring brain transplant.

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Cast & Crew

12 members

Acting

Lugosi Béla

Prof. Dexter

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John Carradine

Prof. John Gilmore

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Frank Moran

Ape Man

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Teala Loring

Anne Gilmore

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Tod Andrews

Steve Rogers

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Mary Currier

Hilda Gilmore

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Ernie Adams

Tramp, Willie the Weasel

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Eddy Chandler

Sergeant

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George Zucco

Ape Man

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Mike Donovan

Policeman Barney (uncredited)

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George Eldredge

Policeman (uncredited)

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Horace B. Carpenter

Theater Watchman (uncredited)

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