Stupid poverty row horror/mystery film that seems like a cross between The Old Dark House and The Ape Man. When the rich Dr Earlton dies, his paralytic brother (Sheldon Lewis), lawyer (Sidney Brady), daughter (Vera Reynolds), her fiancé (Rex Lease) and the two house servants (Mischa Auer & Martha Mattox) converge on his house for the reading of Earlton's will. However, when a grisly murder takes place, the guests start to suspect an ape Earlton kept in the basement for scientific research may be responsible.
The Monster Walks is a somnambulant attempt at a mystery film, but the problem is that the twist is glaringly obvious. The performances are all pretty bad, with the exception of Willie Best as the chauffeur, who is pretty much the only likable character in the film. The worst offender in the cast is Rex Lease, who has about as much charisma as a rock. Mischa Auer hams it up terribly as well.
The title is misleading, as there's no monster in the film at all. The closest thing to a monster is a guy in a ape costume, but the ape never leaves his cage so he dosen't get a chance to do any walking. However, it's almost worth sitting through the film to Mischa Auer's absolutely hilarious death scene. Overall, avoid this turkey.
The Monster Walks is a somnambulant attempt at a mystery film, but the problem is that the twist is glaringly obvious. The performances are all pretty bad, with the exception of Willie Best as the chauffeur, who is pretty much the only likable character in the film. The worst offender in the cast is Rex Lease, who has about as much charisma as a rock. Mischa Auer hams it up terribly as well.
The title is misleading, as there's no monster in the film at all. The closest thing to a monster is a guy in a ape costume, but the ape never leaves his cage so he dosen't get a chance to do any walking. However, it's almost worth sitting through the film to Mischa Auer's absolutely hilarious death scene. Overall, avoid this turkey.