Chandu on the Magic Island (1935)

  • NR
  • 01/01/1935 (US)
  • Fantasy, Action
  • 1h 10m

Overview

On the mystic island of Lemuria, the cult of Ubasti seek the Egyptian Princess Nadji to sacrifice so that their goddess Ossana, whose soul resides in Nadji's body, may be resurrected by Black Magic. Nadji is located in the Far East port of Suva, but shielded by the White Magical powers of Frank Chandler, an American raised by Eastern mystics who is also known as Chandu. When Chandu takes a voyage alone, however, the evil Voice of Ubasti is able to magically spirit her to Lemuria, where Black Magic reigns supreme. Chandu sets out in pursuit with his sister Dorothy, niece Betty and nephew Bob; but, shipwrecked on the magic island, Chandu finds his family also held prisoner for sacrifice while he is plunged into an endless maze of caverns beneath the evil temple, where both his mortal and magical strength seem rendered useless.

Ray Taylor

Director

Barry Barringer

Screenplay

Cast

Bela Lugosi's headshot

Bela Lugosi

Frank Chandler (Chandu)
Maria Alba's headshot

Maria Alba

Princess Nadji
Murdock MacQuarrie's headshot

Murdock MacQuarrie

The Voice of the Ubasti
Clara Kimball Young's headshot

Clara Kimball Young

Dorothy Regent
Dean Benton's headshot

Dean Benton

Bob Regent
Phyllis Ludwig's headshot

Phyllis Ludwig

Betty Regent
Wilfred Lucas's headshot

Wilfred Lucas

Capt. Walker
Josef Swickard's headshot

Josef Swickard

Tyba, the White Magician

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