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Drums of Fu Manchu

Drums of Fu Manchu

CRUEL, INSIDIOUS IN HIS MAD SCHEME TO CONQUER ASIA!

19406.14h 29mNR

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.

Directed by William Witney
Written by Morgan Cox, Sax Rohmer, Barney A. Sarecky
Produced by Hiram S. Brown Jr.
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Top Cast

Henry Brandon

Henry Brandon

Dr. Fu Man Chu

William Royle

William Royle

Sir Dennis Nayland Smith

Robert Kellard

Robert Kellard

Allan Parker

Luana Walters

Luana Walters

Mary Randolph

Olaf Hytten

Olaf Hytten

Dr. Petrie

Tom Chatterton

Tom Chatterton

Prof. Randolph

Gloria Franklin

Gloria Franklin

Fah-Lo-Suee

John Merton

John Merton

Loki

George Cleveland

George Cleveland

Dr. James Parker

John Dilson

John Dilson

Prof. Ezra Howard

Themes & Keywords

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About Drums of Fu Manchu

Drums of Fu Manchu is a fantasy, horror, science fiction, action film released in 1940 exploring themes of fight, invention, genghis khan, world supremacy, movie serial, fu manchu. Directed by William Witney, it stars Henry Brandon, William Royle, Robert Kellard. 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.

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