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The Mummy (1932)

UNRATED 73 min  -  Drama | Fantasy | Horror  -   22 December 1932 (USA)
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In 1921 a field expedition in Egypt discovers the mummy of ancient Egyptian prince Im-Ho-Tep, who was condemned and buried alive for sacrilege... See full summary »

Director:

Karl Freund

Writers:

Nina Wilcox Putnam (from a story by), Richard Schayer (from a story by), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Boris Karloff ...
Zita Johann Zita Johann ...
David Manners David Manners ...
Arthur Byron Arthur Byron ...
Edward Van Sloan Edward Van Sloan ...
Bramwell Fletcher Bramwell Fletcher ...
Noble Johnson Noble Johnson ...
Kathryn Byron Kathryn Byron ...
Leonard Mudie Leonard Mudie ...
James Crane James Crane ...
Henry Victor Henry Victor ...
The Saxon Warrior (scenes deleted)
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Storyline

In 1921 a field expedition in Egypt discovers the mummy of ancient Egyptian prince Im-Ho-Tep, who was condemned and buried alive for sacrilege. Also found in the tomb is the Scroll of Thoth, which can bring the dead back to life. One night a young member of the expedition reads the Scroll out loud, and then goes insane, realizing that he has brought Im-Ho-Tep back to life. Ten years later, disguised as a modern Egyptian, the mummy attempts to reunite with his lost love, an ancient princess who has been reincarnated into a beautiful young woman. Written by Jeremy Lunt <durlinlunt@acadia.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Mummy | Buried Alive | Reincarnation | Monster | Sorcerer  | See more »

Taglines:

It comes to life!

Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Horror

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Arabic | French

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Cagliostro See more »

Filming Locations:

Mojave Desert, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$196,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Noiseless Recording Sound System)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

The ring Boris Karloff uses has been in the possession of Forrest J Ackerman for many decades (he wears it). See more »

Goofs

Continuity: In the flashback scenes of Imhotep being mummified, his legs are bandaged together. They are still bound together in long shots of the mummy in his sarcophagus (which was a dummy). But when he comes to life, his legs are bandaged separately, allowing him to walk. See more »

Quotes

Ralph Norton: He went for a little walk! You should have seen his face!
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Crazy Credits

A good cast is worth repeating... See more »

Connections

Referenced in "The Simpsons: Replaceable You (#23.4)" (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"Beautiful Love"
(1931) (uncredited)
Music by Victor Young
Played during the ball sequence where Helen is telepathically called to the museum See more »