The Ghoul

Aug 1, 1933

1h 17m

★ 5.6

From the Depths of the Earth, He Will Rise.

Overview

British Egyptologist Professor Morlant seeks immortality through a jewel buried in the tomb of an Oriental idol. Upon his death, Morlant returns to Earth to seek vengeance upon those who removed the jewel from his grave.

Genres

Horror

Mystery

Production Companies

Gaumont-British Picture Corporation

Gaumont

The Ghoul Trailers

Cast

Prof. Morlant

Boris Karloff

Broughton

Cedric Hardwicke

Laing

Ernest Thesiger

Nigel Hartley

Ralph Richardson

Betty Harlon

Dorothy Hyson

Ralph Morlant

Anthony Bushell

Kaney

Kathleen Harrison

Aga Ben Dragore

Harold Huth

Mahmoud

D.A. Clarke-Smith

Davis the Chauffeur (uncredited)

Jack Raine

Doctor (uncredited)

George Relph

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