The Mummy (1932)
It comes to life!
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.
Director: Karl Freund
Genre: Horror, Fantasy
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date: December 22, 1932
Cast
- Boris Karloff - Imhotep / Ardath Bey
- Zita Johann - Helen Grosvenor / Princess Anck-es-en-Amon
- David Manners - Frank Whemple
- Arthur Byron - Sir Joseph Whemple
- Edward Van Sloan - Dr. Muller
- Bramwell Fletcher - Ralph Norton
- Noble Johnson - The Nubian Servant
- Kathryn Byron - Frau Muller
- Leonard Mudie - Professor Pearson
- James Crane - The Pharaoh
Screenplay
- John L. Balderston (Screenplay)
- Nina Wilcox Putnam (Story)
- Richard Schayer (Story)
Music: James Dietrich
Cinematography: Charles J. Stumar
Editing: Milton Carruth
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: العربية, English, Français
Budget: $196,000
Box Office: $1,408
Original Language: en
Themes
Ancient Egypt Curse and Mummy Tomb Secrets
Keywords
virgin, egypt, excavation, museum, mummy, halloween, incantation, reincarnation, buried alive, resurrection, goddess, trance, sorcerer, black and white, african
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mummy about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Mummy?
- The Mummy was directed by Karl Freund.
- Who stars in The Mummy?
- The Mummy stars Boris Karloff, Zita Johann, David Manners, Arthur Byron, Edward Van Sloan, Bramwell Fletcher.
- How long is The Mummy?
- The Mummy has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is The Mummy?
- The Mummy is a Horror, Fantasy film.
- What is the budget of The Mummy?
- The Mummy had a budget of $196,000.
- How much did The Mummy gross?
- The Mummy grossed $1,408 worldwide.
- Where was The Mummy produced?
- The Mummy was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Mummy?
- The themes of The Mummy include: Ancient Egypt Curse and Mummy Tomb Secrets.