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The Ghoul

The Ghoul

From the Depths of the Earth, He Will Rise.

19335.61h 20m

Overview

British Egyptologist, Professor Morlant, seeks immortality through the power of a jewel buried in the tomb of an Oriental idol. Upon his death, Morlant returns to earth to seek vengeance upon those who removed the jewel from his grave.

Directed by T. Hayes Hunter
Written by Roland Pertwee, John Hastings Turner, Rupert Downing
Produced by Michael Balcon
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Top Cast

Boris Karloff

Boris Karloff

Prof. Morlant

Cedric Hardwicke

Cedric Hardwicke

Broughton

Ernest Thesiger

Ernest Thesiger

Laing

Ralph Richardson

Ralph Richardson

Nigel Hartley

Dorothy Hyson

Dorothy Hyson

Betty Harlon

Anthony Bushell

Anthony Bushell

Ralph Morlant

Kathleen Harrison

Kathleen Harrison

Kaney

Harold Huth

Harold Huth

Aga Ben Dragore

D.A. Clarke-Smith

D.A. Clarke-Smith

Mahmoud

Jack Raine

Jack Raine

Davis the Chauffeur (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

professorjeweltombegyptologistanubis

About The Ghoul

The Ghoul is a horror, mystery film released in 1933 exploring themes of professor, jewel, tomb, egyptologist, anubis. Directed by T. Hayes Hunter, it stars Boris Karloff, Cedric Hardwicke, Ernest Thesiger. British Egyptologist, Professor Morlant, seeks immortality through the power of a jewel buried in the tomb of an Oriental idol. Upon his death, Morlant returns to earth to seek vengeance upon those who removed the jewel from his grave.

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