The Mummy
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Shows how an ancient Egyptian mummy comes to life thanks to the secret of the Scroll of Thoth.
In 1921, an archaeological expedition led by Sir Joseph Whemple (Arthur Byron) finds the mummy of an ancient Egyptian high priest named Imhotep (Boris Karloff) Also buried is a casket with a curse on it, buried with a life-giving scroll, the "Scroll of Thoth" Imhoteps is masquerading as a modern Egyptian named Ardath Bey. He attempts to resurrect his forbidden lover, Princess Ankh-es-en-amon, but she is saved when she remembers her past life and prays to the goddess Isis.
In 1921, an archaeological expedition led by Sir Joseph Whemple (Arthur Byron) finds the mummy of an ancient Egyptian high priest named Imhotep (Boris Karloff) Also buried is a casket with a curse on it, buried with a life-giving scroll, the "Scroll of Thoth" Imhoteps is masquerading as a modern Egyptian named Ardath Bey. He attempts to resurrect his forbidden lover, Princess Ankh-es-en-amon, but she is saved when she remembers her past life and prays to the goddess Isis.
Credits
- Freund, Karl.
- Putnam, Nina WIlcox.
- Schayer, Richard.
- Karloff, Boris.
- Johann, Zita.
- Manners, David.
- Sloan, Edward van.
- Byron, Arthur.
- Fletcher, Bramwell.
- Johnson, Noble.
- Mudie, Leonard.
- Byron, Katheryn.
- Kane, Eddie.
- Marlow, Tony.
- Crane, Maes.
- Grey, Arnold.
- Victor, Henry, 1892-1945.
- Universal.
- Cast
- Boris Karloff, Zita Johann, David Manners
Complete catalog record
Shows how an ancient Egyptian mummy comes to life thanks to the secret of the Scroll of Thoth.
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