The Return of Chandu

Oct 1, 1934

3h 23m

★ 4.5

Overview

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.

Genres

Action

Fantasy

Romance

Adventure

Horror

Production Companies

Sol Lesser Productions

The Return of Chandu Trailers

Cast

Frank Chandler (Chandu)

Bela Lugosi

Nadji - Princess of Egypt

Maria Alba

The Supreme Voice of Ubasti [Chs. 4-12]

Murdock MacQuarrie

Dorothy Regent

Clara Kimball Young

Bob Regent (as Deane Benton)

Dean Benton

Betty Regent

Phyllis Ludwig

Vindhyan, High Priest [Chs. 1-4]

Lucien Prival

Henchman Sutra [Chs.1-4]

Cyril Armbrister

Capt. Wilson [Chs. 4-12]

Wilfred Lucas

Tyba, The White Magician [Chs. 8-12]

Josef Swickard

Judy Allen

Baby Peggy

Morta

Dick Botiller

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