The Mummy poster
Director Karl Freund
Screenplay John L. Balderston

The Mummy

Tagline: It Comes to Life!

Release Date: 1932-12-22

Duration: 73 minutes

Synopsis

An ancient Egyptian priest named Imhotep is revived when an archaeological expedition finds his mummy and one of the archaeologists accidentally reads an ancient life-giving spell. Imhotep escapes from the field site and searches for the reincarnation of the soul of his lover.

Casting

  • Boris Karloff
    Imhotep, alias Ardath Bey
  • Arthur Tovey
    Nubian (uncredited)
  • Bramwell Fletcher
    Ralph Norton
  • David Manners
    Frank Whemple
  • Bill Elliott
    Party Guest (uncredited)
  • Eddie Kane
    Inspector's Assistant (uncredited)
  • Noble Johnson
    The Nubian Servant
  • Edward Van Sloan
    Dr. Muller
  • Leonard Mudie
    Professor Pearson
  • Florence Britton
    Nurse (uncredited)