Drums of Fu Manchu(1940)
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Drums of Fu Manchu 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.
Drums of Fu Manchu (1940) is a fantasy, horror, science fiction and action film directed by John English, released on March 15, 1940 with a runtime of 4h 29m. It stars Henry Brandon, William Royle, Robert Kellard and Luana Walters. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- John English
- Writers:
- Franklin Adreon, Morgan Cox, Ronald Davidson
- Producers:
- Hiram S. Brown Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- William Nobles
- Composer:
- Paul Sawtell
- Status:
- Released
Drums of Fu Manchu (1940) Trailer
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Drums of Fu Manchu Cast & Crew
Main cast
Henry Brandon
as Dr. Fu Man Chu
William Royle
as Sir Dennis Nayland Smith
Robert Kellard
as Allan Parker
Luana Walters
as Mary Randolph
Olaf Hytten
as Dr. Petrie
Tom Chatterton
as Prof. Randolph
Gloria Franklin
as Fah-Lo-Suee
John Merton
as Loki
George Cleveland
as Dr. James Parker
John Dilson
as Prof. Ezra Howard
Dwight Frye
as Prof. Anderson
Wheaton Chambers
as Dr. Humphrey
Key crew
Directed by John English, written by Franklin Adreon, Morgan Cox and Ronald Davidson, produced by Hiram S. Brown Jr..
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Drums of Fu Manchu Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 6 ratings.
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Drums of Fu Manchu – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Drums of Fu Manchu?
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The main cast of Drums of Fu Manchu (1940) includes Henry Brandon, William Royle, Robert Kellard, Luana Walters and Olaf Hytten. The film was directed by John English. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Drums of Fu Manchu released?
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Drums of Fu Manchu was released on March 15, 1940 and runs for 4h 29m.
Is Drums of Fu Manchu worth watching?
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Drums of Fu Manchu (1940) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, horror and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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