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An obsessed scientist conducts profane experiments in evolution, eventually establishing himself as the self-styled demigod to a race of mutated, half-human abominations.
Theatrical
Dec 23, 1932
Budget
$300K
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Studio
Paramount Pictures
Keywords
based on novel or book
exotic island
stranded
mad scientist
mad doctor
man beast
held captive
remote island
pre-code
genetic engineering
south sea island
god complex
cross breed
lost island
monster island
human animal hybrid
mutants
human experiment
shipwreck survivors
turned into animal
genetic experiment
animal transformation
genetically modified creature
beastmen
missing
abomination
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Cast
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Charles Laughton
Dr. Moreau
R
Richard Arlen
Edward Parker
L
Leila Hyams
Ruth Thomas
B
Bela Lugosi
The Sayer of the Law
K
Kathleen Burke
Lota the Panther Woman
A
Arthur Hohl
Montgomery
S
Stanley Fields
Capt. Davies
P
Paul Hurst
Capt. Donahue
H
Hans Steinke
Ouran
T
Tetsu Komai
M`ling
G
George Irving
Consul
J
Jack Bardette
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
J
Joe Bonomo
Beast (uncredited)
B
Buster Brodie
Pig Man - a Little Beast (uncredited)
J
Jacob Dance
Beast (uncredited)
J
James Dime
Seaman (uncredited)
H
Harry Ekezian
Gola (uncredited)
C
Charles Gemora
Gorilla on Pier (uncredited)
J
John George
Beast (uncredited)
R
Robert P. Kerr
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
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SHRIEKING HORROR that will scare you to PANIC POINT!
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A New Era of Transformation and Adventure
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It begins where DR. JEKYLL & MR HYDE left off! A weird, fantastic adventure with a mad doctor who discovers how to turn animals into humans-but not how to control them! On a lonely tropical island he practices his black art! Changes wild beasts into creatures whose strangely human appearance and action hide raging animal passions! Something brand new in picture plots, with a specially selected cast, that will bring thrills to audiences and joy to exhibitors. Showmanship Plus!
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