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The Mummy (1932)

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It Comes to Life!

An ancient Egyptian priest named Imhotep is revived when an archaeological expedition finds his mummy and one of the archaeologists accidentally reads an ancient life-giving spell. Imhotep escapes from the field site and searches for the reincarnation of the soul of his lover.

Cast & Crew

Director
Karl Freund
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    Imhotep, alias Ardath Bey Boris Karloff
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    Helen Grosvenor / Princess Anck-es-en-Amon Zita Johann
  • Profile picture of David Manners
    Frank Whemple David Manners
  • Profile picture of Arthur Byron
    Sir Joseph Whemple Arthur Byron
  • Profile picture of Edward Van Sloan
    Dr. Muller Edward Van Sloan
  • Profile picture of Bramwell Fletcher
    Ralph Norton Bramwell Fletcher
  • Profile picture of Noble Johnson
    The Nubian Servant Noble Johnson
  • Profile picture of Kathryn Byron
    Frau Muller Kathryn Byron

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