Captive Wild Woman Overview:

Captive Wild Woman (1943) was a Horror - Science Fiction Film directed by Edward Dmytryk and produced by Ben Pivar.

SYNOPSIS

Tongue-in-cheek horror as a mad scientist transforms an orangutan into a beautiful woman. She applies her innate understanding of the animal kingdom as a circus animal trainer, but her inner ape is aroused when her ardor for a fellow performer is rebuffed. Though that would seem to sum up the possibilities, this spawned two sequels, Jungle Woman (1944) and Jungle Captive (1945).

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Classic Films in Focus: CAPTIVE WILD WOMAN (1943)

By Jennifer Garlen on Jun 10, 2015 From Virtual Virago

Director Edward Dmytryk's Universal horror is not without its flaws, but Captive Wild Woman (1943) transcends its low-budget tactics with quality performances and a narrative loaded with variations on the usual genre motifs. In addition to memorable horror stars like John Carradine and Evelyn Ankers... Read full article


Classic Films in Focus: CAPTIVE WILD WOMAN (1943)

By Jennifer Garlen on Jun 10, 2015 From Virtual Virago

Director Edward Dmytryk's Universal horror is not without its flaws, but Captive Wild Woman (1943) transcends its low-budget tactics with quality performances and a narrative loaded with variations on the usual genre motifs. In addition to memorable horror stars like John Carradine and Evelyn Ankers... Read full article


Classic Films in Focus: CAPTIVE WILD WOMAN (1943)

By Jennifer Garlen on Jun 10, 2015 From Virtual Virago

Director Edward Dmytryk's Universal horror is not without its flaws, but Captive Wild Woman (1943) transcends its low-budget tactics with quality performances and a narrative loaded with variations on the usual genre motifs. In addition to memorable horror stars like John Carradine and Evelyn Ankers... Read full article


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Dr. Sigmund Walters: [rhetorical] Why should a single life be so important?


Dr. Sigmund Walters: Most elements are traceable to glandular disorders.


Dr. Sigmund Walters: [ominously to Beth] You're not only going to watch this operation... You're going to be helpful to me.


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Facts about

This was John Carradine's first leading role on screen, filmed from December 10-31, 1942. Release took place July 2, 1943.
The fight between a lion and a tiger in a circus was arranged but was real, and filmed live without editing.
Acquanetta never speaks during her time on screen.
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