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The Hairy Ape

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This 1944 adaption of Eugene O'Neill's famous and controversial play stars Hank Smith as William Bendix, a brawny ship stoker who becomes obsessed with a beautiful socialite after she calls him a "...

This 1944 adaption of Eugene O'Neill's famous and controversial play stars Hank Smith as William Bendix, a brawny ship stoker who becomes obsessed with a beautiful socialite after she calls him a "hairy ape." The socialite is played by Susan Hayward, who received rave reviews for the role. Also starring John Loder, Dorothy Comingore, Roman Bohnen, Tom Fadden and Alan Napier. Directed by Alfred Santell.

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