The Monster and the Girl

The Monster and the Girl is a 1941 film about a man in the body of an ape who seeks revenge against gangsters.

Directed by Stuart Heisler. Written by Stuart Anthony.

LOOSE! and thirsting for revenge...a huge gorilla with a human brain!  (taglines)

Other

• Dr. Perry: [to Scot Webster] The world is full of questions which will never be answered. Don't try too hard.

• Scot Webster: [Screaming to Dr. Perry] You want my brain after I'm dead? [He laughs hysterically] Help yourself, mister! Help yourself!

Dialogue

Henchman: Looks like I'm not the only thorn in your side.

W. S. Bruhl: Yes, but you're my favorite thorn.

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Dr. Knight: No bruises, no abrasions, but practically every bone in his body is broken.

Police Lt. Strickland: How'd it happen?

Dr. Knight: I find them dead - that's my job. You find out how they got that way. Good night! [He leaves]

Police Capt. Alton: There's one doctor that couldn't give me aspirin.

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Susan Webster: Why can't I be like you, Scot?

Scot Webster: You are.

Susan Webster: No, Scot, you're different. You're happy. You've got your job at the post office, playing the organ here at church. Your life is full, secure.

Scot Webster: I know, sis, I know.

Taglines

• LOOSE! and thirsting for revenge...a huge gorilla with a human brain!
• IT'S A SPINE-TINGLING SENSATION! A monster on the loose...and a whole city in terror!
• A savage gorilla with the warped, twisted brain of a madman... seeking vengeance against those who destroyed this woman's soul!

Cast

• Ellen Drew — Susan Webster
• Robert Paige — Larry Reed
• Paul Lukas — W. S. Bruhl
• Joseph Calleia — 'Deacon'
• Onslow Stevens — J. Stanley McMasters
• George Zucco — Dr. Perry
• Rod Cameron — Sam Daniels
• Phillip Terry — Scot Webster
• Marc Lawrence — Sleeper
• Gerald Mohr — Munn
• Bud Jamison — Jim

External links

• The Monster and the Girl quotes at the Internet Movie Database