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King of the Zombies

King of the Zombies

HUMAN SACRIFICES! SAVAGE TORTURE! VOODOO RITES!

19415.11h 7mNR

Overview

During World War II, a small plane somewhere over the Caribbean runs low on fuel and is blown off course by a storm. Guided by a faint radio signal, they crash-land on an island. The passenger, his manservant and the pilot take refuge in a mansion owned by a doctor. The quick-witted yet easily-frightened manservant soon becomes convinced the mansion is haunted by zombies and ghosts.

Directed by Jean Yarbrough
Written by Edmond Kelso
Produced by Lindsley Parsons
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Top Cast

Dick Purcell

Dick Purcell

James 'Mac' McCarthy

Joan Woodbury

Joan Woodbury

Barbara Winslow

Mantan Moreland

Mantan Moreland

Jefferson 'Jeff' Jackson

Henry Victor

Henry Victor

Dr. Miklos Sangre

John Archer

John Archer

Bill Summers

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Patricia Stacey

Alyce Sangre

Guy Usher

Guy Usher

Admiral Wainwright

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Marguerite Whitten

Samantha

Leigh Whipper

Leigh Whipper

Momba

Madame Sul-Te-Wan

Madame Sul-Te-Wan

Tahama

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voodooslapstick comedyzombiemansion

About King of the Zombies

King of the Zombies is a horror, comedy film released in 1941 exploring themes of voodoo, slapstick comedy, zombie, mansion. Directed by Jean Yarbrough, it stars Dick Purcell, Joan Woodbury, Mantan Moreland. During World War II, a small plane somewhere over the Caribbean runs low on fuel and is blown off course by a storm. Guided by a faint radio signal, they crash-land on an island. The passenger, his manservant and the pilot take refuge in a mansion owned by a doctor. The quick-witted yet easily-frightened manservant soon becomes convinced the mansion is haunted by zombies and ghosts.

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