A mad scientist transplants human glands into a gorilla, turning the ape into the beautiful Paula Dupree (Acquanetta). However, a severe emotional jolt soon reverts her back into a primitive ape-woman with disastrous consequences. It spawned two sequels: Jungle Woman and Jungle Captive – Vicky Lane taking the role in the later.
Acquanetta was born Mildred Davenport in Wyoming and grew up in Pennsylvania. She was of Arapaho descent but her nickname, the ‘Venezualan Volcano’, was a typical studio fabrication.
Jack Pierce did the makeup and used a lot of yak hair.