This is the second of two collections of print media from other noteworthy films that played the Pacific Northwest in 1944.
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Cry of the Werewolf/Soul of a Monster (1944)
Cry of the Werewolf
A young woman raised by gypsies hides a deadly secret which she will do anything to protect.
Director: Henry Levin
Writers: Griffin Jay (story and screenplay), Charles O'Neal (screenplay)
Stars: Nina Foch, Stephen Crane, Osa Massen
Soul of a Monster
As a famous surgeon, George Winson, lies on his deathbed, his wife Ann calls on unknown powers to save him. A strange woman (Lilyan) appears from nowhere and takes control. George recovers, but he's mysteriously dominated by Lilyan, and leaves his wife.
Director: Will Jason
Writer: Edward Dein (screenplay)
Stars: Rose Hobart, George Macready, Jim Bannon
November 14, 1944 ad (Portland)
November 15, 1944 ad (Portland)
October 30, 1944 ad (Seattle)
October 31, 1944 ad (Seattle)
October 31, 1944 article (Seattle)
Return of the Ape Man (1944)
A scientist seeks to transplant a brain into the body of a thawed caveman in order to get it to do his bidding.
Director: Phil Rosen
Writer: Robert Charles (screenplay)
Stars: Bela Lugosi, John Carradine, George Zucco
July 16, 1944 ad (Seattle, second bill)
July 17, 1944 ad (Seattle, second bill)
September 31, 1944 ad (Portland)
The Climax (1944)
A demented physician becomes obsessed with a young singer whose voice sounds similar to his late mistress.
Director: George Waggner
Writers: Curt Siodmak (adapted screenplay), Lynn Starling (screenplay) Edward Locke (play)
Stars: Boris Karloff, Susanna Foster, Turhan Bey
December 12, 1944 photo (Portland)
December 14, 1944 ad (Portland)
