Captive Wild Woman is a sci-fi horror film, starring John Carradine, Milburn Stone, Evelyn Ankers, and Acquanetta. It was released by Universal Pictures and was directed by Edward Dmytryk. The film begins with animal trainer Fred Mason returning from his latest safari with a horde of animals for his employer, John Whipple , owner of the Whipple Circus. Among them is Cheela , a gorilla with remarkably human characteristics. Mason relates that she is the most affectionate jungle animal he has ever encountered. Mason’s fiancée, Beth Colman , is present at the dock for his return.... She tells him of the recent health problems encountered by her sister, Dorothy . In a flashback sequence, Beth tells of taking her sibling to see Dr. Sigmund Walters , an endocrinologist of some standing. Dorothy is staying at Walters’ Crestview Sanatorium for treatment. Fred and Beth arrive at the winter quarters, and Dr. Walters pays a visit. He is extremely interested in Cheela, and in inquires about purchasing her. Whipple tells him that she is not for sale.
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| Release date: | June 4, 1943 |
| Directed by: | Edward Dmytryk |
| Runtime: | 61 Minutes |
| Genre: | Science Fiction |