The Return of Chandu

The Return of Chandu (1934)

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.

Date of release
1934-10-01
TMDB
4.8 / 10 (21)
Runtime
3h 23m
Genres
Action, Fantasy, Romance, Adventure, Horror
Director
Ray Taylor
Collection
Chandu Collection

Casting

Interesting facts

The Return of Chandu is a 1934 American 12-episode fantasy film serial based on the radio series Chandu the Magician. It was produced by Sol Lesser and directed by Ray Taylor, and starred Béla Lugosi as Frank Chandler.

Production

Filming began in July 1934; the serial was ready for release in October. Although the main titles of the film credit producer Sol Lesser's own Principal Pictures Corporation, The Return of Chandu was released to theaters by the independent First Division organization on October 9, 1934.

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