Stranded in a small rural town, they hear about a "monster killer" roaming the countryside. I can't wait to see the rest. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). The mysterious figure known as the Vampire comes to England to complete experiments in his mad bid to gain control of the world.
The first half was made into this film and the second half of the serial was edited into Chandu and the Magic Isle. They bring him home to their laboratory, but decide that in order to fully utilize (and control)... See full summary », A mysterious criminal known as The Whispering Shadow commits crimes by means of a gang he controls by television and radio rays. There, aided by his sister Dorothy, nephew Bob and niece Betty, Chandu is able to revive her and deal with Vindhyan, only to have the evil Voice of Ubasti, highest of the high priests, spirit her to Lemuria through the magic Circle of Ola.
Adventure. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. (as Jack J. Clark). Looking for a movie the entire family can enjoy?
The Black Magic cult of Ubasti, based on the isle of Lemuria, believes that Nadji, a princess of Egypt, is a reincarnation of their long-dead goddess, Ossana, and intend to sacrifice Nadji so that Ossana may be resurrected.
The second feature, Chandu and the Magic Island, fares better as it has many of the more "action-packed" scenes.
For even more, visit our Family Entertainment Guide. (Don't be fooled by the constantly reused giant doors leftover from "King Kong.")
Search for "The Return of Chandu" on Amazon.com, Title: (1934). Use the HTML below.
That's a first for me. It is a very pleasant surprise to see Bela play the good guy and the hero. When considering that this is a product of a much longer serial, you must understand that you are going to have continuity problems galore and other inherent ones as well. See what's new with book lending at the Internet Archive, Uploaded by
Action, Certificate: Passed A secret vampire cult, which has its headquarters beneath the town cemetery, searches for victims for its human sacrifice rituals.
She is excellent and very beautiful as the Egyptian Princess.
As for filler, most of Chapter 10 consists of pointless flashbacks. 3 of 3 people found this review helpful. A military intelligence officer and a pretty reporter try to find a scientist whose inventions can destroy the world.
There are almost no meaningless scenes. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends.
Crime, Certificate: Passed This Return of Chandu is the 65 minute edit that came from the original 12 chapter serial of the same title.
Yes, production values are limited and, yes, the editing job here was a hatchet job of the first half of the serial. The boys are sent to a mountain camp. comment. Contrary to one reviewer's comment about its high production values, they are only slightly above average, and this only applies to the last six chapters. A military intelligence officer and a pretty reporter try to find a scientist whose inventions can destroy the world.
A mad doctor conducts ghastly genetic experiments on a remote island in the South Seas, much to the fear and disgust of the shipwrecked sailor who finds himself trapped there. plus-circle Add Review. Chandu must protect an Egyptian princess from being sacrificed by the Black Magic cult of Ubasti to resurrect their long dead goddess.
Directed by Ray Taylor. Use the HTML below. Now, Lugosi gets to play an atypical role for him, the hero - and he does a rather nice job through most of it despite very, very cheap production values, inferior direction, gross editing mistakes, and abysmal special effects. The second feature, Chandu and the Magic Island, fares better as it has many of the more "action-packed" scenes.
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Add the first question. This Return of Chandu is the 65 minute edit that came from the original 12 chapter serial of the same title. Certificate: Passed
The heirs to a family fortune are required to attend a seance at the spooky old family mansion.
An enigmatic gang leader known as "The Boss," who is a dead-ringer for Simon, puts "The Saint" under suspicion of murder.
You don't have to be a Lugosi fan to enjoy this serial but if you prefer a super fast pace you might want to look elsewere.
Scott Saunders
At night, they sneak out.
Aside from a solid performance from Bela Lugosi, the acting is average for one of these. There, aided by his sister Dorothy, nephew Bob and niece Betty, Chandu is able to revive her and deal with Vindhyan, only to have the evil Voice of Ubasti, highest of the high priests, spirit her to Lemuria through the magic Circle of Ola. Bela Lugosi is "Chandu" an American raised in the east and possessed of White Magical powers. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? on July 22, 2008. Nadji has taken refuge at the California home of Frank Chandler, an American raised in the east and possessed of White Magical powers, who calls himself "Chandu".
Chandu has been popularized greatly by the 1932 film starring Edmund Lowe as Chandu and Lugosi as the arch-enemy Roxor.
Please submit the first episode again - stops at 1'30". His magical powers are pretty suspect as we see him "disappear" and look at people very relentlessly with his hypnotizing eyes ala Dracula.
the_return_of_chandu_chapter_1 Run time 16.41 Sound sound Year 1934 . When delusional madman Roxor kidnaps a scientist in hopes of using his death ray to achieve world dominance, he is opposed by Chandu, a powerful hypnotist and yogi.
Was this review helpful to you? Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Chandu has been popularized greatly by the 1932 film starring Edmund Lowe as Chandu and Lugosi as the arch-enemy Roxor.
However, throughout the night members of the family are being killed off one by one. Nadji has taken refuge at the California home of Frank Chandler, an American raised in the east and possessed of White Magical powers, who calls himself "Chandu". Action, Certificate: Passed
A madman sets out to destroy a group of Chinatown merchants.
Looking for a movie the entire family can enjoy? The Black Magic cult of Ubasti, based on the isle of Lemuria, believes that Nadji, a princess of Egypt, is a reincarnation of their long-dead goddess, Ossana, and intend to sacrifice Nadji so that Ossana may be resurrected. A mad scientist tries to sell his formula for a dist integrating gas to foreign powers. .
I loved this first chapter it has every thing you need in a good serial, a princess, a mystic, some hired thugs and an evil cult.
Reviews Reviewer: blue1967 - favorite favorite favorite favorite - June 10, 2010 Subject: Enjoyable 30s serial . Prior to then they're well below average for a major studio serial. On the mystic island of Lemuria, the cult of Ubasti seek the Egyptian Princess Nadji to sacrifice so that their goddess Ossana, whose soul resides in Nadji's body, may be resurrected by ... See full summary ».
Friend Lugosi, who is truly great as the villain in "Chandu the Magician," here seems to be totally lost in trying to play a dashing romantic hero. 3 of 3 people found this review helpful. When the radar-controlled Robot which he had ordered shipped... See full summary », Carlotta Manson is a young and beautiful opera star who wants some spice in her personal life.
Another highlight are the underground cave sets in the second half of the serial.
Title: On the mystic island of Lemuria, the cult of Ubasti seek the Egyptian Princess Nadji to sacrifice so that their goddess Ossana, whose soul resides in Nadji's body, may be resurrected by ... See full summary ». Chandu, Dorothy, Bob and Betty set out in pursuit but end up shipwrecked on Lemuria itself, with his family also now held for ... Golden Age Horrors 1931-'39 - Borderline Titles. Bela Lugosi starred as Frank AKA Chandu Chandler in 1934 in a serial called The Return of Chandu. The Black Magic cult of Ubasti, based on the isle of Lemuria, believes that Nadji, a princess of Egypt, is a reincarnation of their long-dead goddess, Ossana, and intend to sacrifice Nadji so that Ossana may be resurrected. Yes, production values are limited and, yes, the editing job here was a hatchet job of the first half of the serial. A a good cliffhanger ending, how will Chandu avoid certain death? There, aided by his sister Dorothy, nephew Bob and niece Betty, Chandu is able to revive her and deal with Vindhyan, only to have the evil Voice of Ubasti, highest of the high priests, spirit her to Lemuria through the magic Circle of Ola. While on an Arctic expedition, two scientists find the frozen body of a prehistoric caveman. Now, Lugosi gets to play an atypical role for him, the hero - and he does a rather nice job through most of it despite very, very cheap production values, inferior direction, gross editing mistakes, and abysmal special effects. 4,5,8-10]
Stranded in a small rural town, they hear about a "monster killer" roaming the countryside. I can't wait to see the rest. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). The mysterious figure known as the Vampire comes to England to complete experiments in his mad bid to gain control of the world.
The first half was made into this film and the second half of the serial was edited into Chandu and the Magic Isle. They bring him home to their laboratory, but decide that in order to fully utilize (and control)... See full summary », A mysterious criminal known as The Whispering Shadow commits crimes by means of a gang he controls by television and radio rays. There, aided by his sister Dorothy, nephew Bob and niece Betty, Chandu is able to revive her and deal with Vindhyan, only to have the evil Voice of Ubasti, highest of the high priests, spirit her to Lemuria through the magic Circle of Ola.
Adventure. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. (as Jack J. Clark). Looking for a movie the entire family can enjoy?
The Black Magic cult of Ubasti, based on the isle of Lemuria, believes that Nadji, a princess of Egypt, is a reincarnation of their long-dead goddess, Ossana, and intend to sacrifice Nadji so that Ossana may be resurrected.
The second feature, Chandu and the Magic Island, fares better as it has many of the more "action-packed" scenes.
For even more, visit our Family Entertainment Guide. (Don't be fooled by the constantly reused giant doors leftover from "King Kong.")
Search for "The Return of Chandu" on Amazon.com, Title: (1934). Use the HTML below.
That's a first for me. It is a very pleasant surprise to see Bela play the good guy and the hero. When considering that this is a product of a much longer serial, you must understand that you are going to have continuity problems galore and other inherent ones as well. See what's new with book lending at the Internet Archive, Uploaded by
Action, Certificate: Passed A secret vampire cult, which has its headquarters beneath the town cemetery, searches for victims for its human sacrifice rituals.
She is excellent and very beautiful as the Egyptian Princess.
As for filler, most of Chapter 10 consists of pointless flashbacks. 3 of 3 people found this review helpful. A military intelligence officer and a pretty reporter try to find a scientist whose inventions can destroy the world.
There are almost no meaningless scenes. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends.
Crime, Certificate: Passed This Return of Chandu is the 65 minute edit that came from the original 12 chapter serial of the same title.
Yes, production values are limited and, yes, the editing job here was a hatchet job of the first half of the serial. The boys are sent to a mountain camp. comment. Contrary to one reviewer's comment about its high production values, they are only slightly above average, and this only applies to the last six chapters. A military intelligence officer and a pretty reporter try to find a scientist whose inventions can destroy the world.
A mad doctor conducts ghastly genetic experiments on a remote island in the South Seas, much to the fear and disgust of the shipwrecked sailor who finds himself trapped there. plus-circle Add Review. Chandu must protect an Egyptian princess from being sacrificed by the Black Magic cult of Ubasti to resurrect their long dead goddess.
Directed by Ray Taylor. Use the HTML below. Now, Lugosi gets to play an atypical role for him, the hero - and he does a rather nice job through most of it despite very, very cheap production values, inferior direction, gross editing mistakes, and abysmal special effects. The second feature, Chandu and the Magic Island, fares better as it has many of the more "action-packed" scenes.
Written by
Add the first question. This Return of Chandu is the 65 minute edit that came from the original 12 chapter serial of the same title. Certificate: Passed
The heirs to a family fortune are required to attend a seance at the spooky old family mansion.
An enigmatic gang leader known as "The Boss," who is a dead-ringer for Simon, puts "The Saint" under suspicion of murder.
You don't have to be a Lugosi fan to enjoy this serial but if you prefer a super fast pace you might want to look elsewere.
Scott Saunders
At night, they sneak out.
Aside from a solid performance from Bela Lugosi, the acting is average for one of these. There, aided by his sister Dorothy, nephew Bob and niece Betty, Chandu is able to revive her and deal with Vindhyan, only to have the evil Voice of Ubasti, highest of the high priests, spirit her to Lemuria through the magic Circle of Ola. Bela Lugosi is "Chandu" an American raised in the east and possessed of White Magical powers. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? on July 22, 2008. Nadji has taken refuge at the California home of Frank Chandler, an American raised in the east and possessed of White Magical powers, who calls himself "Chandu".
Chandu has been popularized greatly by the 1932 film starring Edmund Lowe as Chandu and Lugosi as the arch-enemy Roxor.
Please submit the first episode again - stops at 1'30". His magical powers are pretty suspect as we see him "disappear" and look at people very relentlessly with his hypnotizing eyes ala Dracula.
the_return_of_chandu_chapter_1 Run time 16.41 Sound sound Year 1934 . When delusional madman Roxor kidnaps a scientist in hopes of using his death ray to achieve world dominance, he is opposed by Chandu, a powerful hypnotist and yogi.
Was this review helpful to you? Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Chandu has been popularized greatly by the 1932 film starring Edmund Lowe as Chandu and Lugosi as the arch-enemy Roxor.
However, throughout the night members of the family are being killed off one by one. Nadji has taken refuge at the California home of Frank Chandler, an American raised in the east and possessed of White Magical powers, who calls himself "Chandu". Action, Certificate: Passed
A madman sets out to destroy a group of Chinatown merchants.
Looking for a movie the entire family can enjoy? The Black Magic cult of Ubasti, based on the isle of Lemuria, believes that Nadji, a princess of Egypt, is a reincarnation of their long-dead goddess, Ossana, and intend to sacrifice Nadji so that Ossana may be resurrected. A mad scientist tries to sell his formula for a dist integrating gas to foreign powers. .
I loved this first chapter it has every thing you need in a good serial, a princess, a mystic, some hired thugs and an evil cult.
Reviews Reviewer: blue1967 - favorite favorite favorite favorite - June 10, 2010 Subject: Enjoyable 30s serial . Prior to then they're well below average for a major studio serial. On the mystic island of Lemuria, the cult of Ubasti seek the Egyptian Princess Nadji to sacrifice so that their goddess Ossana, whose soul resides in Nadji's body, may be resurrected by ... See full summary ».
Friend Lugosi, who is truly great as the villain in "Chandu the Magician," here seems to be totally lost in trying to play a dashing romantic hero. 3 of 3 people found this review helpful. When the radar-controlled Robot which he had ordered shipped... See full summary », Carlotta Manson is a young and beautiful opera star who wants some spice in her personal life.
Another highlight are the underground cave sets in the second half of the serial.
Title: On the mystic island of Lemuria, the cult of Ubasti seek the Egyptian Princess Nadji to sacrifice so that their goddess Ossana, whose soul resides in Nadji's body, may be resurrected by ... See full summary ». Chandu, Dorothy, Bob and Betty set out in pursuit but end up shipwrecked on Lemuria itself, with his family also now held for ... Golden Age Horrors 1931-'39 - Borderline Titles. Bela Lugosi starred as Frank AKA Chandu Chandler in 1934 in a serial called The Return of Chandu. The Black Magic cult of Ubasti, based on the isle of Lemuria, believes that Nadji, a princess of Egypt, is a reincarnation of their long-dead goddess, Ossana, and intend to sacrifice Nadji so that Ossana may be resurrected. Yes, production values are limited and, yes, the editing job here was a hatchet job of the first half of the serial. A a good cliffhanger ending, how will Chandu avoid certain death? There, aided by his sister Dorothy, nephew Bob and niece Betty, Chandu is able to revive her and deal with Vindhyan, only to have the evil Voice of Ubasti, highest of the high priests, spirit her to Lemuria through the magic Circle of Ola. While on an Arctic expedition, two scientists find the frozen body of a prehistoric caveman. Now, Lugosi gets to play an atypical role for him, the hero - and he does a rather nice job through most of it despite very, very cheap production values, inferior direction, gross editing mistakes, and abysmal special effects. 4,5,8-10]
Nadji has taken refuge at the California home of Frank Chandler, an American raised in the east and possessed of White Magical powers, who calls himself "Chandu".
Stranded in a small rural town, they hear about a "monster killer" roaming the countryside. I can't wait to see the rest. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). The mysterious figure known as the Vampire comes to England to complete experiments in his mad bid to gain control of the world.
The first half was made into this film and the second half of the serial was edited into Chandu and the Magic Isle. They bring him home to their laboratory, but decide that in order to fully utilize (and control)... See full summary », A mysterious criminal known as The Whispering Shadow commits crimes by means of a gang he controls by television and radio rays. There, aided by his sister Dorothy, nephew Bob and niece Betty, Chandu is able to revive her and deal with Vindhyan, only to have the evil Voice of Ubasti, highest of the high priests, spirit her to Lemuria through the magic Circle of Ola.
Adventure. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. (as Jack J. Clark). Looking for a movie the entire family can enjoy?
The Black Magic cult of Ubasti, based on the isle of Lemuria, believes that Nadji, a princess of Egypt, is a reincarnation of their long-dead goddess, Ossana, and intend to sacrifice Nadji so that Ossana may be resurrected.
The second feature, Chandu and the Magic Island, fares better as it has many of the more "action-packed" scenes.
For even more, visit our Family Entertainment Guide. (Don't be fooled by the constantly reused giant doors leftover from "King Kong.")
Search for "The Return of Chandu" on Amazon.com, Title: (1934). Use the HTML below.
That's a first for me. It is a very pleasant surprise to see Bela play the good guy and the hero. When considering that this is a product of a much longer serial, you must understand that you are going to have continuity problems galore and other inherent ones as well. See what's new with book lending at the Internet Archive, Uploaded by
Action, Certificate: Passed A secret vampire cult, which has its headquarters beneath the town cemetery, searches for victims for its human sacrifice rituals.
She is excellent and very beautiful as the Egyptian Princess.
As for filler, most of Chapter 10 consists of pointless flashbacks. 3 of 3 people found this review helpful. A military intelligence officer and a pretty reporter try to find a scientist whose inventions can destroy the world.
There are almost no meaningless scenes. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends.
Crime, Certificate: Passed This Return of Chandu is the 65 minute edit that came from the original 12 chapter serial of the same title.
Yes, production values are limited and, yes, the editing job here was a hatchet job of the first half of the serial. The boys are sent to a mountain camp. comment. Contrary to one reviewer's comment about its high production values, they are only slightly above average, and this only applies to the last six chapters. A military intelligence officer and a pretty reporter try to find a scientist whose inventions can destroy the world.
A mad doctor conducts ghastly genetic experiments on a remote island in the South Seas, much to the fear and disgust of the shipwrecked sailor who finds himself trapped there. plus-circle Add Review. Chandu must protect an Egyptian princess from being sacrificed by the Black Magic cult of Ubasti to resurrect their long dead goddess.
Directed by Ray Taylor. Use the HTML below. Now, Lugosi gets to play an atypical role for him, the hero - and he does a rather nice job through most of it despite very, very cheap production values, inferior direction, gross editing mistakes, and abysmal special effects. The second feature, Chandu and the Magic Island, fares better as it has many of the more "action-packed" scenes.
Written by
Add the first question. This Return of Chandu is the 65 minute edit that came from the original 12 chapter serial of the same title. Certificate: Passed
The heirs to a family fortune are required to attend a seance at the spooky old family mansion.
An enigmatic gang leader known as "The Boss," who is a dead-ringer for Simon, puts "The Saint" under suspicion of murder.
You don't have to be a Lugosi fan to enjoy this serial but if you prefer a super fast pace you might want to look elsewere.
Scott Saunders
At night, they sneak out.
Aside from a solid performance from Bela Lugosi, the acting is average for one of these. There, aided by his sister Dorothy, nephew Bob and niece Betty, Chandu is able to revive her and deal with Vindhyan, only to have the evil Voice of Ubasti, highest of the high priests, spirit her to Lemuria through the magic Circle of Ola. Bela Lugosi is "Chandu" an American raised in the east and possessed of White Magical powers. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? on July 22, 2008. Nadji has taken refuge at the California home of Frank Chandler, an American raised in the east and possessed of White Magical powers, who calls himself "Chandu".
Chandu has been popularized greatly by the 1932 film starring Edmund Lowe as Chandu and Lugosi as the arch-enemy Roxor.
Please submit the first episode again - stops at 1'30". His magical powers are pretty suspect as we see him "disappear" and look at people very relentlessly with his hypnotizing eyes ala Dracula.
the_return_of_chandu_chapter_1 Run time 16.41 Sound sound Year 1934 . When delusional madman Roxor kidnaps a scientist in hopes of using his death ray to achieve world dominance, he is opposed by Chandu, a powerful hypnotist and yogi.
Was this review helpful to you? Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Chandu has been popularized greatly by the 1932 film starring Edmund Lowe as Chandu and Lugosi as the arch-enemy Roxor.
However, throughout the night members of the family are being killed off one by one. Nadji has taken refuge at the California home of Frank Chandler, an American raised in the east and possessed of White Magical powers, who calls himself "Chandu". Action, Certificate: Passed
A madman sets out to destroy a group of Chinatown merchants.
Looking for a movie the entire family can enjoy? The Black Magic cult of Ubasti, based on the isle of Lemuria, believes that Nadji, a princess of Egypt, is a reincarnation of their long-dead goddess, Ossana, and intend to sacrifice Nadji so that Ossana may be resurrected. A mad scientist tries to sell his formula for a dist integrating gas to foreign powers. .
I loved this first chapter it has every thing you need in a good serial, a princess, a mystic, some hired thugs and an evil cult.
Reviews Reviewer: blue1967 - favorite favorite favorite favorite - June 10, 2010 Subject: Enjoyable 30s serial . Prior to then they're well below average for a major studio serial. On the mystic island of Lemuria, the cult of Ubasti seek the Egyptian Princess Nadji to sacrifice so that their goddess Ossana, whose soul resides in Nadji's body, may be resurrected by ... See full summary ».
Friend Lugosi, who is truly great as the villain in "Chandu the Magician," here seems to be totally lost in trying to play a dashing romantic hero. 3 of 3 people found this review helpful. When the radar-controlled Robot which he had ordered shipped... See full summary », Carlotta Manson is a young and beautiful opera star who wants some spice in her personal life.
Another highlight are the underground cave sets in the second half of the serial.
Title: On the mystic island of Lemuria, the cult of Ubasti seek the Egyptian Princess Nadji to sacrifice so that their goddess Ossana, whose soul resides in Nadji's body, may be resurrected by ... See full summary ». Chandu, Dorothy, Bob and Betty set out in pursuit but end up shipwrecked on Lemuria itself, with his family also now held for ... Golden Age Horrors 1931-'39 - Borderline Titles. Bela Lugosi starred as Frank AKA Chandu Chandler in 1934 in a serial called The Return of Chandu. The Black Magic cult of Ubasti, based on the isle of Lemuria, believes that Nadji, a princess of Egypt, is a reincarnation of their long-dead goddess, Ossana, and intend to sacrifice Nadji so that Ossana may be resurrected. Yes, production values are limited and, yes, the editing job here was a hatchet job of the first half of the serial. A a good cliffhanger ending, how will Chandu avoid certain death? There, aided by his sister Dorothy, nephew Bob and niece Betty, Chandu is able to revive her and deal with Vindhyan, only to have the evil Voice of Ubasti, highest of the high priests, spirit her to Lemuria through the magic Circle of Ola. While on an Arctic expedition, two scientists find the frozen body of a prehistoric caveman. Now, Lugosi gets to play an atypical role for him, the hero - and he does a rather nice job through most of it despite very, very cheap production values, inferior direction, gross editing mistakes, and abysmal special effects. 4,5,8-10]
