The Mummy's Curse (1944)

An irrigation project in the rural bayous of Louisiana unearths living mummy Kharis, who was buried in quicksand twenty-five years earlier.

Director:

Leslie Goodwins

Writers:

Bernard Schubert (screenplay), Leon Abrams (original story)

Stars:

Lon Chaney Jr., Peter Coe, Virginia Christine

1 nomination.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Lon Chaney Jr.	...	Mummy (as Lon Chaney)
Peter Coe	...	Doctor Ilzor Zardad
Virginia Christine	...	Princess Ananka
Kay Harding	...	Betty Ward
Dennis Moore	...	Doctor James Halsey
Martin Kosleck	...	Ragheb
Kurt Katch	...	Cajun Joe
Addison Richards	...	Major Pat Walsh
Holmes Herbert	...	Dr. Cooper
Charles Stevens	...	Achilles
William Farnum	...	Sacristan
Napoleon Simpson	...	Goobie

Storyline

An irrigation project in the rural bayous of Louisiana unearths living mummy Kharis, who was buried in quicksand twenty-five years earlier.

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Plot Keywords:

tana leaves | secretary | buried alive | cajun | louisiana | 

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Taglines:

The Dreaded Curse of the Ages...Strikes Again! (print ad - Lubbock Avalanche Journal - Palace Theatre - Lubbock, Texas - April 22, 1945)

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Genres:

Action | Fantasy | Horror | Romance | Thriller

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Certificate:

Approved

Did You Know?

Trivia

The fifth and last of Universal's original "Mummy" series of features--at least until Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (1955)--shot July 26-August 8, 1944, and released December 22.

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Goofs

Obvious sped-up film when Princess Ananka rises from the swamp (see trivia).

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Quotes

Princess Ananka: It's as though I were two different people. Sometimes it seems as if I belong to a different world. I find myself in strange surroundings with strange people. I cannot ever seem to find rest! And now Kharis!

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Connections

Featured in Coming Soon (1982)

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Soundtracks

Hey, You!
by Frank Orth and Oliver Drake
Sung by Ann Codee

User Reviews

Atmospheric

Even in America we're not safe as bulldozers unearth the ancient Egyptian mummy and his favorite obsession, Princess Ananka

Kharis is on the loose again. Of course, being on the loose for this mummified foot-dragger means he's a danger only to those too dumb to run. Fortunately, these movies are loaded with slow-learners. Actually, this is one of the better of the series, with lots of shadowy atmosphere and a really nubile Mrs. Folger otherwise known as Princess Ananka (Virginia Christine). No wonder Kharis is so anxious to carry her off, especially in that flowing white gown. I'd trade for his bandages and gimpy foot any day. And catch her rising jerkily from the swamp. These moves are enough to make you doubt whether she's human or not.

Too bad the rest of the cast seems at times to be sleep walking, except for Addison Richards (Maj. Walsh) and Kay Harding (Betty) who manage some lively personality. Peter Coe is a particularly unfortunate choice as the high priest. He sounds about as scary and exotic as my next-door neighbor. But who cares. It's old tangle foot and the moody gloom that keeps fans like me tuned in.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English French

Release Date:

22 December 1944 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Mummy's Curse

Filming Locations:

Bayou, Louisiana, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1