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The Return of Chandu

The Return of Chandu

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The Return of Chandu

1934

3h 23m

4.8(21 votes)

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Fantasy

Romance

Adventure

Horror

Overview

Chandu consults his crystal ball and sees that Nadji, Princess of Egypt, is in danger. She is about to be sacrificed by the black magic cult of Ubasti. Headed for the magic island of Lemuria, he is shipwrecked , washed ashore and captured. He becomes invisible, escapes and after numerous detours is able to rescue the princess.

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10 featured cast members

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Bela Lugosi

Bela Lugosi

Frank Chandler (Chandu)

Maria Alba

Maria Alba

Nadji - Princess of Egypt

Murdock MacQuarrie

Murdock MacQuarrie

The Supreme Voice of Ubasti [Chs. 4-12]

Clara Kimball Young

Clara Kimball Young

Dorothy Regent

Dean Benton

Dean Benton

Bob Regent (as Deane Benton)

Phyllis Ludwig

Betty Regent

Lucien Prival

Lucien Prival

Vindhyan, High Priest [Chs. 1-4]

Cyril Armbrister

Henchman Sutra [Chs.1-4]

Wilfred Lucas

Wilfred Lucas

Capt. Wilson [Chs. 4-12]

Josef Swickard

Josef Swickard

Tyba, The White Magician [Chs. 8-12]

Creative team

Directed by: Ray Taylor
Written by: Vera M. Oldham
Harry A. Earnshaw
Produced by: Sol Lesser

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