The read
It runs long at 4h 29m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- John EnglishDirector
- William WitneyDirector
- Franklin AdreonScreenplay
- Morgan CoxScreenplay
- Ronald DavidsonScreenplay
- Norman S. HallScreenplay
- Barney A. SareckyScreenplay
- Sol ShorScreenplay
- Paul SawtellOriginal Music Composer
- Cy FeuerOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Henry BrandonDr. Fu Man Chu
- William RoyleSir Dennis Nayland Smith
- Robert KellardAllan Parker
- Luana WaltersMary Randolph
- Olaf HyttenDr. Petrie
- Tom ChattertonProf. Randolph
- Gloria FranklinFah-Lo-Suee
- John MertonLoki
- George ClevelandDr. James Parker
- John DilsonProf. Ezra Howard
- Dwight FryeProf. Anderson
- Wheaton ChambersDr. Humphrey
Stills
Themes
fightinventiongenghis khanworld supremacymovie serialfu manchu