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The Mummy (1932) | Criteria

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The Mummy

English • 1932 • 1h 13m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Synopsis

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.

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October 2022
Position 58
Included in
Universal Horror Classics
Position 4
Included in
Universal Horror
Position 2
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October 2021
Position 83

Credits

Crew

DirectorKarl Freund

WriterJohn L. Balderston

CinematographerCharles J. Stumar

ComposerJames Dietrich

EditorMilton Carruth

ProducerCarl Laemmle Jr.

Cast

Boris Karloffas Imhotep / Ardath Bey

Zita Johannas Helen Grosvenor / Princess Anck-es-en-Amon

David Mannersas Frank Whemple

as 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)

Bill Elliottas Party Guest (uncredited)

C. Montague Shawas Gentleman #1 at Party (uncredited)

Leyland Hodgsonas Gentleman #2 at Party (uncredited)

Eddie Kaneas Inspector's Assistant (uncredited)

Tony Marlowas Police Inspector (uncredited)

George Regasas Egyptian at Princess Deathbed (uncredited)