The Hairy Ape (film)

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The Hairy Ape
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Alfred Santell
Screenplay by Robert Hardy Andrews
Decla Dunning
Based on The Hairy Ape
by Eugene O'Neill
Produced by Jules Levey
Starring William Bendix
Susan Hayward
John Loder
Dorothy Comingore
Roman Bohnen
Tom Fadden
Alan Napier
Cinematography Lucien N. Andriot
Edited byHarvey Manger
Music by Michel Michelet
Production
company
Mayfair Productions Inc.
Distributed by United Artists
Release date
  • July 2, 1944 (1944-07-02)
Running time
92 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Hairy Ape is a 1944 American drama film based upon the 1922 play of the same name by Eugene O'Neill. It was directed by Alfred Santell and adapted by Robert Hardy Andrews and Decla Dunning. The film stars William Bendix, Susan Hayward, John Loder, Dorothy Comingore, Roman Bohnen, Tom Fadden and Alan Napier. The film was released on July 2, 1944, by United Artists. [1] [2]

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Plot

Ship stoker Hank Smith (William Bendix) is a mountain of a man, but he is still very sensitive. So when the beautiful spoiled socialite Mildred Douglas (Susan Hayward) insults him with the slur "hairy ape," her words cut deep. At first the beastly Smith wants revenge for the insult, but after he thinks about it, he's more confused than anything else. After his ship docks, he departs into the city to track down the rich woman and find out the meaning behind her harsh words.

Cast

References

  1. "The Hairy Ape (1944) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
  2. "The Hairy Ape". TV Guide. Retrieved 12 October 2014.