Drums of Fu Manchu (1940)

03/15/1940 (US) • 4h 29m

Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction, Action

CRUEL, INSIDIOUS IN HIS MAD SCHEME TO CONQUER ASIA!

Overview

The nefarious Dr. Fu Manchu searches for the keys to the tomb of Genghis Khan, in order to fulfill a prophecy that will enable him to conquer the world. His nemesi, Dr. Nayland Smith and his associates fight to keep the evil doctor from getting his hands on the keys. In 1943 the serial was edited together into a feature movie also called Drums of Fu Manchu.

Top Billed Cast

Henry Brandon

Dr. Fu Man Chu

William Royle

Sir Dennis Nayland Smith

Robert Kellard

Allan Parker

Luana Walters

Mary Randolph

Olaf Hytten

Dr. Petrie

Tom Chatterton

Prof. Randolph

Gloria Franklin

Fah-Lo-Suee

George Cleveland

Dr. James Parker


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

fight

invention

genghis khan

world supremacy

movie serial

fu manchu

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