The Mask of Fu Manchu (1932): Cast
The Mask of Fu Manchu is a 1932 sci-fi horror film directed by Charles Brabin, starring Boris Karloff as Dr. Fu Manchu, Myrna Loy and Lewis Stone. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 8m (68 min)
- Director
- Charles Brabin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cosmopolitan Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Mask of Fu Manchu About?
The premise of The Mask of Fu Manchu without spoilers.
The villainous Dr. Fu Manchu races a determined group of Englishmen to locate the concealed tomb of Genghis Khan. He believes the ancient relics hidden within can ignite a fierce uprising in the East aimed at destroying the white race. Amid exotic Oriental backdrops, the English adventurers must outwit his ruthless plot and prevent the disaster.
The Mask of Fu Manchu Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- fu manchu
- bare chested male bondage
- bell torture
- opium den
- homosexual subtext
- psychotronic film
- monster movie
- female monster
- mad doctor
- laboratory
- evil genius
- female sexual predator
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- bdsm
- flagellation
- dominatrix
- femdom
- murder house
- palace
- gong
- opium
- bondage
- witch
- witchcraft
- ritual
- ceremonial sword
- drugged
- man tied up
- man wears a loincloth
- reference to genghis khan
- yellowface
- criminal mastermind
- secret service agent
- british agent
- london england
- telegram
- expedition
- ancient tomb
- archaeological expedition
- missing person
- racial stereotype
- ethnic stereotype
- throne
- torture
- archaeological excavation
- archaeological dig
- tortured for information
- knife thrown in back
- burial
- dead body
- china
The Mask of Fu Manchu Cast & Characters
Boris Karloff leads the cast as Dr. Fu Manchu, with Myrna Loy as Fah Lo See and Lewis Stone as Nyland Smith. Directed by Charles Brabin; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Charles Brabin
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Boris Karloff as Dr. Fu Manchu -
Myrna Loy as Fah Lo See -
Lewis Stone as Nyland Smith -
Karen Morley as Sheila Barton
Also Starring in The Mask of Fu Manchu
· 14 more- Edward Peil Sr. Coolie Spy (uncredited)
- Willie Fung Ship's Steward (uncredited)
- Jean Hersholt Von Berg
- Lawrence Grant Sir Lionel Barton
- C. Montague Shaw Curator Dr. Fairgyle - British Museum Official (uncredited)
- Chris-Pin Martin Potentate (uncredited)
- E. Alyn Warren Goy Lo Sung - Fu Manchu Messenger (uncredited)
- David Torrence McLeod
- Everett Brown Slave (uncredited)
- Charles Starrett Terence Granville
- Clinton Rosemond Slave (uncredited)
- Steve Clemente Knife Thrower (uncredited)
- Allen Jung Coolie (uncredited)
- Olive Young Cantina singer (uncredited)
More from Charles Brabin
More films directed by Charles Brabin: A Wicked Woman, Day of Reckoning, Stage Mother and The Secret of Madame Blanche.
The Mask of Fu Manchu Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Die Maske des Fu-Manchu” and “Der Teufel des Ostens”.
- Also known as
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- Die Maske des Fu-Manchu
- Der Teufel des Ostens
- La máscara de Fu-Manchú
- Le masque d'or
- La maschera di Fu Manchu
- O Palácio dos Misterios
- A Máscara de Fu Manchu
- Fu Manchun naamio
- Fu Manchus mask
- I maska tou Fu Manchu
- A Fu Manchu maszk
- Dzsingiszkán kardja
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- Maska doktora Fu Manchu
- Маска Фу Манчу
- La maison des supplices
- Die Maske des Fu Manchu
- La maschera di Fu Manciu
- La máscara de Fu Manchú
- 傅满洲的面具
- Маската на Фу Манчу
- 마스크 오브 푸 만주
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Movies Like The Mask of Fu Manchu
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Drums of Fu Manchu, The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu and The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu.
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Drums of Fu Manchu 1940 -
The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu 1929 -
The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu 1930 -
The Mask 1961 -
The Brides of Fu Manchu 1966 -
The Castle of Fu Manchu 1969 -
The Vengeance of Fu Manchu 1967 -
Kung Fu Monster 2018 -
The Manster 1959 -
The Fury of the Wolf Man 1972 -
Behind the Mask 1932 -
The Mad Ghoul 1943
The Mask of Fu Manchu FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Mask of Fu Manchu, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Mask of Fu Manchu?
The Mask of Fu Manchu runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).
When was The Mask of Fu Manchu released?
The Mask of Fu Manchu was released on November 5, 1932.
Who directed The Mask of Fu Manchu?
The Mask of Fu Manchu was directed by Charles Brabin.
More films by Charles Brabin Who is in the cast of The Mask of Fu Manchu?
The Mask of Fu Manchu stars Boris Karloff as Dr. Fu Manchu, Myrna Loy as Fah Lo See and Lewis Stone as Nyland Smith, among 18 credited actors.
Does The Mask of Fu Manchu have a post-credit scene?
No. The Mask of Fu Manchu has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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