The movie Bride of the Gorilla was released, starring Lon Chaney Jr.
Lon Chaney Jr., famous for his roles in horror movies including Bride of the Gorilla, gains significant recognition.
Professor Andrew Markham and his bride Tanya arrive at his jungle plantation in the tropics, beginning their life together in the remote area.
Andrew becomes suspicious of his bride Tanya's behavior and suspects she might be having an affair with the plantation foreman, exploring early tensions in the story.
Andrew is attacked by a gorilla in the jungle and is cursed to transform into a gorilla man whenever angered or excited.
Andrew begins to exhibit monstrous gorilla-like transformations leading to violent outbursts that create fear among the plantation inhabitants.
In his gorilla form, Andrew kills the plantation foreman, confirming his worst fears about his uncontrollable curse.
Tanya tries to find a way to save her husband from the curse and the violent transformations.
Andrew confronts the curse and ultimately dies in the gorilla form, ending the tragic tale.
