An ancient Egyptian priest named Imhotep is revived when an archaeological expedition finds his mummy and one of the archaeologists accidentally reads an ancient life-giving spell. Imhotep escapes from the field site and searches for the reincarnation of the soul of his lover.
Boris Karloff
Imhotep, alias Ardath Bey
Zita Johann
Helen Grosvenor / Princess Anck-es-en-Amon
David Manners
Frank Whemple
Arthur Byron
Sir Joseph Whemple
Edward Van Sloan
Dr. Muller
Bramwell Fletcher
Ralph Norton
Noble Johnson
The Nubian Servant
Kathryn Byron
Frau Muller
Leonard Mudie
Professor Pearson
James Crane
The Pharaoh
Henry Victor
The Saxon Warrior (scenes deleted)
Arnold Gray
Knight (scenes deleted)
Florence Britton
Nurse (uncredited)
Jack Deery
Party Guest (uncredited)
Bill Elliott
Party Guest (uncredited)
C. Montague Shaw
Gentleman #1 at Party (uncredited)
Leyland Hodgson
Gentleman #2 at Party (uncredited)
Eddie Kane
Inspector's Assistant (uncredited)
Tony Marlow
Police Inspector (uncredited)
George Regas
Egyptian at Princess Deathbed (uncredited)
Nick Shaid
Egyptian (uncredited)
Pat Somerset
Helen's Dancing Partner (uncredited)
Arthur Tovey
Nubian (uncredited)
Director
Karl Freund
Screenplay
John L. Balderston
Story
Richard Schayer
Story
Nina Wilcox Putnam
January 16, 2016
6
After watching Frankenstein and Dracula, this one is far above them.
"Is it interesting?" This one kept my interest for quite a while, though the editing was a major flaw. 2 out of 3.
"Is it memorable?" If I think of classic monster movies, I will think of this one. Especially the story. 2 out of 3.
"Is it entertaining?" That is the biggest problem. We have a great bad guy with a recognizable motivation, but out protagonists bumble along. The characters aren't evenly represented. I knew who was going to win or lose and stopped caring why. Just was waiting to find out how. 1 out of 3
Start with 1, 1+2+2+1=6 It might be a while but would watch again. Would also mention it to others, but let them judge how good it was. It's not for everyone.
Status:
Released
Original Language:
English
Budget:
$196,000.00
Revenue:
$0.00