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Return of the Ape Man

Return of the Ape Man

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Return of the Ape Man

1944

1h 0m

5.6(18 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

Lugosi Béla

Acting

John Carradine

Prof. John Gilmore

John Carradine

Acting

Frank Moran

Ape Man

Frank Moran

Acting

Teala Loring

Anne Gilmore

Teala Loring

Acting

Tod Andrews

Steve Rogers

Tod Andrews

Acting

Mary Currier

Hilda Gilmore

Mary Currier

Acting

Ernie Adams

Tramp, Willie the Weasel

Ernie Adams

Acting

Eddy Chandler

Sergeant

Eddy Chandler

Acting

George Zucco

Ape Man

George Zucco

Acting

Mike Donovan

Policeman Barney (uncredited)

No Image

Acting

George Eldredge

Policeman (uncredited)

George Eldredge

Acting

Horace B. Carpenter

Theater Watchman (uncredited)

Horace B. Carpenter

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