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The Mummy (1932)

โ€œIt comes to life!โ€

6.7/10 ยท 726 votes 1h 13m nr FantasyDramaHorror

#4 of 4 films from 1932 #574 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Karl Freund ยท Written by John L. Balderston, Richard Schayer, Nina Wilcox Putnam

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Overview

An ancient Egyptian priest named Imhotep is revived when a British archaeological expedition finds his mummy and one of the researchers 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

Boris Karloffas Imhotep / Ardath Bey
Zita Johannas Helen Grosvenor / Princess Anck-es-en-Amon
David Mannersas Frank Whemple
Arthur Byronas Sir Joseph Whemple
Edward Van Sloanas Dr. Muller
Bramwell Fletcheras Ralph Norton
Noble Johnsonas The Nubian Servant
Kathryn Byronas Frau Muller
Leonard Mudieas Professor Pearson
James Craneas The Pharaoh
Henry Victoras The Saxon Warrior (scenes deleted)
Arnold Grayas Knight (scenes deleted)
Florence Brittonas Nurse (uncredited)
Jack Deeryas Party Guest (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateDecember 22, 1932
Runtime73 min (1h 13m) โ€” about the same as the 1932 average of 76 min
GenresFantasy, Drama, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$196,000
Box office$1,408 (0.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0023245

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Questions

How long is The Mummy?
The Mummy runs 73 minutes (1h 13m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Mummy worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 726 votes, which places it #4 of 4 films released in 1932 in this index (top 25%) and #574 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed The Mummy?
The Mummy was directed by Karl Freund.
Who stars in The Mummy?
Boris Karloff as Imhotep / Ardath Bey; Zita Johann as Helen Grosvenor / Princess Anck-es-en-Amon; David Manners as Frank Whemple; Arthur Byron as Sir Joseph Whemple; Edward Van Sloan as Dr. Muller; Bramwell Fletcher as Ralph Norton.
What is The Mummy rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Mummy?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/102207.

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