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New 1080p HD master from 4K scan of best preservation elements.
THE MASK OF FU MANCHU (1932)
BD-50
B&W
Running Time-68 Minutes
Aspect Ratio 16x9 1.37:1 with side mattes
Audio Format: DTS HD MA 2.0
Subtitles: English SDH
Special features: Commentary by Film Historian Greg Mank, Classic Cartoons "FREDDY THE FRESHMAN" (HD) and "THE QUEEN WAS IN THE PARLOR "(HD)
Cast: Boris Karloff, Myrna Loy, Lewis Stone, Karen Morley
Boris Karloff takes one his most celebrated cinematics turn as the diabolical fiend Dr. Fu Manchu, and Myrna Loy plays his exotic daughter in this 1932 cult horror classic. This time, the evil Fu Manchu patiently awaits the discovery of Genghis Khan’s tomb. For he is certain that possession of Khan’s mask and sword will enable him to rule the East and lead it to victory over the hated Western world. When British scientists in the Gobi Desert discover the tomb, Fu captures and tortures them in his elaborate Torture Garden, hoping they will take him to the treasure he craves. But an unexpected traitor has other plans for the doctor. Based on Sax Rohmer’s original story “The Mask of Fu Manchu” is “fast moving and humorous” (Halliwell’s Film Guide) and full of pre-code suspense! The film is presented in its original, uncut theatrical release version as first seen in 1932.
New 1080p HD master from 4K scan of best preservation elements.
THE MASK OF FU MANCHU (1932)
BD-50
B&W
Running Time-68 Minutes
Aspect Ratio 16x9 1.37:1 with side mattes
Audio Format: DTS HD MA 2.0
Subtitles: English SDH
Special features: Commentary by Film Historian Greg Mank, Classic Cartoons "FREDDY THE FRESHMAN" (HD) and "THE QUEEN WAS IN THE PARLOR "(HD)
Cast: Boris Karloff, Myrna Loy, Lewis Stone, Karen Morley
Boris Karloff takes one his most celebrated cinematics turn as the diabolical fiend Dr. Fu Manchu, and Myrna Loy plays his exotic daughter in this 1932 cult horror classic. This time, the evil Fu Manchu patiently awaits the discovery of Genghis Khan’s tomb. For he is certain that possession of Khan’s mask and sword will enable him to rule the East and lead it to victory over the hated Western world. When British scientists in the Gobi Desert discover the tomb, Fu captures and tortures them in his elaborate Torture Garden, hoping they will take him to the treasure he craves. But an unexpected traitor has other plans for the doctor. Based on Sax Rohmer’s original story “The Mask of Fu Manchu” is “fast moving and humorous” (Halliwell’s Film Guide) and full of pre-code suspense! The film is presented in its original, uncut theatrical release version as first seen in 1932.
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