The Monster and the Ape 1945

Synopsis:

A famous scientist invents a humanoid robot (the titular "monster"), so a greedy rival scientist plans to steal it for use in his criminal plans. His henchmen often kidnap a trained gorilla (the titular "ape") from the zoo, to aid in the schemes.

Directed by: Howard Bretherton
Written by: Royal K. Cole & Sherman L. Lowe
Runtime: 295 minutes
Tagline: A THRILLING 15 CHAPTER SERIAL OF A MECHANICAL MONSTER GONE MAD! HIS COMPANION: THE APE THAT FIGHTS CRIME...IN A WONDERFUL FANTASY
Cast:
Robert Lowery
Robert Lowery
Ken Morgan 
George Macready
George Macready
Prof. Ernst 
Ralph Morgan
Ralph Morgan
Prof. Franklin Arnold 
Carole Mathews
Carole Mathews
Babs Arnold 
Willie Best
Willie Best
Flash 
Jack Ingram
Jack Ingram
Dick Nordik