The Ape (Monogram, 1940). One Sheet (27" X 41").. ...

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The Ape (Monogram, 1940). One Sheet (27" X 41").
Kindly Dr. Adrian (Boris Karloff) won't let a little thing like a lack of human spinal fluid stop his research into finding a cure for polio. So he does what any self-respecting mad scientist would do... he dons an ape skin and proceeds to recruit spinal fluid "donors" by force. As Karloff's contract with Monogram was up after this picture, the studio made the followup, The Ape Man, with Bela Lugosi in 1943. Great images of Karloff as both the single-minded professor and the marauding primate are featured on this restored one sheet. Touchup has been applied to misfolds and fold wear, pinholes in the corners, and small chips and tears in the borders. Fine/Very Fine on Linen.

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