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The Ghoul (1933) 5.8
An Egyptologist returns from the dead to take revenge on those who have violated his tomb. Director:T. Hayes Hunter |
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Title: The Ghoul (1933)
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Cast
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Prof. Henry Morlant
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Ernest Thesiger | ... |
Laing
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Dorothy Hyson | ... |
Betty Harlon
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Anthony Bushell | ... |
Ralph Morlant
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Kathleen Harrison | ... |
Kaney
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Harold Huth | ... |
Aga Ben Dragore
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D.A. Clarke-Smith | ... |
Mahmoud
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| Ralph Richardson | ... |
Nigel Hartley
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Aga Ben Dragore, a knife-wielding, enigmatic Egyptian Arab, is seeking a sacred jewel which has been stolen from an ancient tomb. The thief tells him that he sold it to Professor Morlant, a fanatical Egyptologist who fervently believes in the pagan power of the ancient Egyptian gods. Dying from a mysteriously disfiguring ailment, Morlant entrusts his faithful manservant to bandage the jewel in his hand and warns him of dire consequences if his dying wishes aren't carried out. After his burial in an Egyptian-type tomb on his estate, an anonymous robber steals the precious stone from the corpse. Although the ghastly-looking dead man rises at the next full moon to seek revenge, neither he nor the audience know which member of the household possesses the powerful jewel. Written by duke1029@aol.com
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From the Depths of the Earth, He Will Rise. See more »Certificate:
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Country:
UKLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
25 November 1933 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Dragore, O Fantasma See more »Filming Locations:
Lime Grove Studios, Lime Grove, Shepherd's Bush, London, England, UKCompany Credits
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Mono (British Acoustic)Color:
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Laing: [Shakes his head] I'm afraid FOR you.
Prof. Morlant: [Referring to the jewel] If this should leave me, you'll have reason to fear... for when the full moon strikes the door of my tomb, I will come back. You hear? I will come back to kill!
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(uncredited)
Music by Richard Wagner
Arranged by 'Louis Levy'
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This was the first British film to be labeled "horrific". See more »Goofs
Ralph backs up against a wall twice when Dragore comes in and draws a gun on him and Betty. See more »Quotes
Prof. Morlant: You're afraid of me!Laing: [Shakes his head] I'm afraid FOR you.
Prof. Morlant: [Referring to the jewel] If this should leave me, you'll have reason to fear... for when the full moon strikes the door of my tomb, I will come back. You hear? I will come back to kill!
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Soundtracks
"Dramatic Misterioso No.2"(uncredited)
Music by Richard Wagner
Arranged by 'Louis Levy'
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I disagree wholeheartedly with those who have given this film a bad review. The acting is superb, particularly Ralph Richardson as the 'Vicar', and the character actors, and of course Boris himself. Beautifully shot with wonderful props and set (I'd love to know which house they used!) it could put many a famous cinematic Haunted House to shame! The plot is reasonably clever and well-paced --nobody wants anything too complex in this atmospheric genre-- and the romantic subplot is suitably unsentimental and unobtrusive. Especially wonderful is the moment when the second woman, who had been swooning ridiculously in front of the man who calls himself a Sheik and generally acting silly, turns suddenly brave and holds the baddies at bay with the words (remember this is 1933!) "I don't THINK so!"