Drums of Fu Manchu (1940)

  • NR
  • 03/15/1940 (US)
  • Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction, Action
  • 4h 29m

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.

John English

Director

Barney A. Sarecky

Screenplay

Ronald Davidson

Screenplay

William Witney

Director

Norman S. Hall

Screenplay

Franklin Adreon

Screenplay

Sol Shor

Screenplay

Sax Rohmer

Novel

Morgan Cox

Screenplay

Cast

Henry Brandon's headshot

Henry Brandon

Dr. Fu Man Chu
William Royle's headshot

William Royle

Sir Dennis Nayland Smith
Robert Kellard's headshot

Robert Kellard

Allan Parker
Luana Walters's headshot

Luana Walters

Mary Randolph
Olaf Hytten's headshot

Olaf Hytten

Dr. Petrie
Tom Chatterton's headshot

Tom Chatterton

Prof. Randolph
Gloria Franklin's headshot

Gloria Franklin

Fah-Lo-Suee
John Merton's headshot

John Merton

Loki

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