Drums of Fu Manchu (1943)

Director
John English; William Witney

Main cast
Henry Brandon; William Royle; Robert Kellard; Gloria Franklin; Olaf Hytten

Genres
Horror, Sci-Fi, Action

Description
In order to gain complete control of the barbaric bond of Asia, the nefarious Fu Manchu (Henry Brandon) must acquire the fabled scepter of Genghis Khan. To find the lost tomb housing the scepter, he must first locate and assemble the Cardack segment, which will disclose the location of the tomb. Opposing him is his old nemesis, Sir Nayland Smith (William Royle) and Allen Parker (Robert Kellard). Feature version of the 1940 Republic serial.


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