From poverty row's lowest rung of studios PRC comes THE MONSTER MAKER (Newfield 1944). J Carrol Naish stars in a role clearly meant for Bela Lugosi, with co-stars Ralph Morgan, Tala Birell, Glenn Strange and Ace the Wonder Dog!

(Spoiler alert: The dog does NOT die. Phew!) Plus a surprise appearance of Ray Corrigan in his ape suit!

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