Movie
Drums of Fu Manchu
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The nefarious Dr. Fu Manchu searches for the keys to the tomb of Genghis Khan, in order to fulfill a prophecy that will enable him to conquer the world. His nemesi, Dr. Nayland Smith and his associates fight to keep the evil doctor from getting his hands on the keys. In 1943 the serial was edited together into a feature movie also called Drums of Fu Manchu.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Drums of Fu Manchu opened in theaters March 15, 1940. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
The nefarious Dr. Fu Manchu searches for the keys to the tomb of Genghis Khan, in order to fulfill a prophecy that will enable him to conquer the world. His nemesi, Dr. Nayland Smith and his associates fight to keep the evil doctor from getting his hands on the keys. In 1943 the serial was edited together into a feature movie also called Drums of Fu Manchu.
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More about Drums of Fu Manchu
Cast
Henry BrandonDr. Fu Man Chu
William RoyleSir Dennis Nayland Smith
Robert KellardAllan Parker
Luana WaltersMary Randolph
Olaf HyttenDr. Petrie
Tom ChattertonProf. Randolph
Gloria FranklinFah-Lo-Suee
John MertonLokiCredits
- Directed by
- John English, William Witney
- Written by
- Franklin Adreon, Morgan Cox, Ronald Davidson, Norman S. Hall, Barney A. Sarecky, Sol Shor, Sax Rohmer
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English