The brain soon develops telepathic powers, taking control of Dr. Cory’s mind. Under Donovan’s influence, Cory travels to Los Angeles to access the dead man's hidden fortune and attempt to free his wrongly convicted son from prison.
Released on , The Lady and the Monster is a classic science fiction horror film that serves as the first of three major cinematic adaptations of Curt Siodmak's 1942 novel, Donovan's Brain . Produced by Republic Pictures, the film blends Gothic horror with noir aesthetics to tell a tale of telepathic mind control. Plot Summary
Janice Farrell (Vera Ralston), the "lady" of the title and a fellow assistant, realizes Cory has been possessed and must fight to destroy the brain and free him from its influence. Production & Cast
After a nearby plane crash, they illegally remove the brain of crooked millionaire W.H. Donovan and successfully preserve it in a chemical tank.
