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Drums of Fu Manchu (1940)

APPROVED 269 min  -  Action | Adventure  -   15 March 1940 (USA)
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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... See full summary »

Directors:

John English, William Witney

Writers:

Sax Rohmer (book), Franklin Adreon (original screenplay), and 5 more credits »

Stars:

Henry Brandon, William Royle and Robert Kellard
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Henry Brandon Henry Brandon ...
William Royle William Royle ...
Robert Kellard Robert Kellard ...
Allan Parker
Gloria Franklin Gloria Franklin ...
Mary Randolph
Olaf Hytten Olaf Hytten ...
Tom Chatterton Tom Chatterton ...
Luana Walters Luana Walters ...
Lal Chand Mehra Lal Chand Mehra ...
George Cleveland George Cleveland ...
John Dilson John Dilson ...
John Merton John Merton ...
Loki
Dwight Frye ...
Prof. Anderson [Ch.5]
Wheaton Chambers Wheaton Chambers ...
Dr. Humphrey [Chs.2-3]
George Pembroke George Pembroke ...
C.W. Crawford - Si Fan member [Chs.1,4,7-8]
Guy D'Ennery Guy D'Ennery ...
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Storyline

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 nemesis, Dr. Nayland Smith, and his associates fight to keep the evil doctor from getting his hands on the keys. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com  

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Plot Keywords:

Fu Manchu | Genghis Khan | Doctor | Archive Footage | Lightning  | See more »

Taglines:

RUTHLESS DICTATORSHIP (original ad - all caps) See more »

Genres:

Action | Adventure

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Os Tambores de Fu Manchu See more »

Filming Locations:

Corriganville, Ray Corrigan Ranch, Simi Valley, California, USA See more »

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Budget:

$166,312 (estimated)
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Production Co:

Republic Pictures (I) See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

(15 chapters)

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA High Fidelity Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Referenced in Tiovivo c. 1950 (2004) See more »