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The Mummy's Tomb

  • 19421942
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 1m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
3.3K
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Lon Chaney Jr., Turhan Bey, Dick Foran, Wallace Ford, and Elyse Knox in The Mummy's Tomb (1942)
The ancient Egypt Mummy, Kharis, is transported from his homeland with the high priest Mehemet to wreak vengeance on the family who has defiled the sacred tomb of his beloved Princess Ananka.
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The ancient Egypt Mummy, Kharis, is transported from his homeland with the high priest Mehemet to wreak vengeance on the family who has defiled the sacred tomb of his beloved Princess Ananka... Read allThe ancient Egypt Mummy, Kharis, is transported from his homeland with the high priest Mehemet to wreak vengeance on the family who has defiled the sacred tomb of his beloved Princess Ananka.The ancient Egypt Mummy, Kharis, is transported from his homeland with the high priest Mehemet to wreak vengeance on the family who has defiled the sacred tomb of his beloved Princess Ananka.

IMDb RATING
5.5/10
3.3K
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  • Director
    • Harold Young
  • Writers
    • Griffin Jay(screenplay)
    • Henry Sucher(screenplay)
    • Neil P. Varnick(original story)
  • Stars
    • Lon Chaney Jr.
    • Dick Foran
    • John Hubbard
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  • Director
    • Harold Young
  • Writers
    • Griffin Jay(screenplay)
    • Henry Sucher(screenplay)
    • Neil P. Varnick(original story)
  • Stars
    • Lon Chaney Jr.
    • Dick Foran
    • John Hubbard
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    • 60User reviews
    • 53Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Lon Chaney Jr. and Elyse Knox in The Mummy's Tomb (1942)
    Lon Chaney Jr., Turhan Bey, Dick Foran, Wallace Ford, and Elyse Knox in The Mummy's Tomb (1942)
    Lon Chaney Jr. and Elyse Knox in The Mummy's Tomb (1942)
    Lon Chaney Jr., Turhan Bey, Dick Foran, Wallace Ford, and Elyse Knox in The Mummy's Tomb (1942)
    Lon Chaney Jr., Turhan Bey, and Elyse Knox in The Mummy's Tomb (1942)
    Lon Chaney Jr. in The Mummy's Tomb (1942)
    Dick Foran in The Mummy's Tomb (1942)
    Lon Chaney Jr. and Turhan Bey in The Mummy's Tomb (1942)
    Lon Chaney Jr. and Turhan Bey in The Mummy's Tomb (1942)
    Dick Foran in The Mummy's Tomb (1942)
    Lon Chaney Jr. in The Mummy's Tomb (1942)
    The Mummy's Tomb (1942)

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    Lon Chaney Jr.
    Lon Chaney Jr.
    • The Mummy - Kharisas The Mummy - Kharis
    Dick Foran
    Dick Foran
    • Stephen Banningas Stephen Banning
    John Hubbard
    John Hubbard
    • John Banningas John Banning
    Elyse Knox
    Elyse Knox
    • Isobel Evansas Isobel Evans
    George Zucco
    George Zucco
    • Andohebas Andoheb
    Wallace Ford
    Wallace Ford
    • Babe Hansonas Babe Hanson
    Turhan Bey
    Turhan Bey
    • Mehemet Beyas Mehemet Bey
    Virginia Brissac
    Virginia Brissac
    • Mrs. Evansas Mrs. Evans
    Cliff Clark
    • Sheriffas Sheriff
    Mary Gordon
    Mary Gordon
    • Janeas Jane
    Paul E. Burns
    Paul E. Burns
    • Jimas Jim
    Frank Reicher
    Frank Reicher
    • Prof. Normanas Prof. Norman
    Emmett Vogan
    • Coroneras Coroner
    Sig Arno
    Sig Arno
    • The Beggaras The Beggar
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Brandon Beach
    • Reporteras Reporter
    • (uncredited)
    Leon Belasco
    Leon Belasco
    • Alias Ali
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Walter Byron
    Walter Byron
    • Searcheras Searcher
    • (uncredited)
    Noble 'Kid' Chissell
    Noble 'Kid' Chissell
    • Townsmanas Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Harold Young
    • Writers
      • Griffin Jay(screenplay)
      • Henry Sucher(screenplay)
      • Neil P. Varnick(original story)
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    Storyline

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    A high priest travels to America with a living mummy to kill those who had desecrated the tomb of an Egyptian princess thirty years earlier. —Jeremy Lunt <durlinlunt@acadia.net>
    • sequel
    • second part
    • archive footage
    • cemetery caretaker
    • desecration
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    • Taglines
      • BURIED FURY!...stalking to life from the depths of doom! (print ad from Realart re-release)
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • Passed
    • Parents guide
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      With The Mummy's Hand (1940) taking place in 1940, this film should therefore be set in 1970, as frequent mention is made of thirty years having passed. However, there is no attempt to create a futuristic setting and the film includes contemporary mentions of the ongoing Second World War.
    • Goofs
      Stephen Banning is clearly an American, yet his sister, Jane, has a distinct Scottish accent - the result of casting the very Scottish Mary Gordon in the role.
    • Quotes

      Mehemet Bey: The moon rides high in the sky again, Kharis; there's death in the night air. Your work begins.

    • Connections
      Edited into Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed (1999)

    User reviews60

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    Top review
    7/10
    a slight step down in quality but still wonderful fun
    Okay, so this is pretty familiar stuff once again--you know, mad Egyptian cult leader and his resurrection of a mummy to exact revenge on those who have desecrated ancient tombs. About the only big differences here are having Lon Chaney, Jr. play the mummy for the first time and the action is moved to America (despite this making little sense). While this is far from the best mummy film, it is good old fashioned fun and I enjoy this much more than the overly special effects enhanced mummy films of the last decade because of the fun factor. The campiness and the whole ambiance are just so wonderful--and they remind you that the term "B-movie" isn't such a bad thing. Watch it and let yourself go--and have FUN!
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    • planktonrules
    • Mar 30, 2006

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 23, 1942 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La tumba de la momia
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures Corporation
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 1 minute
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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