The Mummy's Tomb
“The FEAR of the Year!”
Synopsis
A high priest of Karnak travels to America with the living mummy Kharis (Lon Chaney Jr.) to kill all those who had desecrated the tomb of the Egyptian princess Ananka thirty years earlier.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Mummy's Tomb 1942 trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-08-12
Top Cast
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Lon Chaney Jr.
The Mummy - Kharis
Dick Foran
Prof. Stephen A. Banning
John Hubbard
Dr. John Banning
Elyse Knox
Isobel Evans
George Zucco
Andoheb
Wallace Ford
Babe Hanson
Turhan Bey
Mehemet Bey
Virginia Brissac
Mrs. Ella Evans
Cliff Clark
Sheriff C.L. Clark
Mary Gordon
Jane Banning
Paul E. Burns
Jim, the Caretaker
Frank Reicher
Professor Matthew Norman
Emmett Vogan
Coroner
Brandon Beach
Reporter (uncredited)
Walter Byron
Searcher (uncredited)
Noble 'Kid' Chissell
Townsman (uncredited)
Harry Cording
Vic - Farmer (uncredited)
Grace Cunard
Farmer's Wife (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 14, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Sucher, Griffin Jay
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter, Charles Previn, Heinz Roemheld, Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- The Mummy's Tomb
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold Young
Henry Sucher, Griffin Jay, Neil P. Varnick, Maxwell Shane, Richard Schayer, John L. Balderston, Nina Wilcox Putnam
Hans J. Salter, Charles Previn, Heinz Roemheld, Frank Skinner
George Robinson
Milton Carruth
Department Leadership Roster
Harold Young
Director
Henry Sucher
Screenplay
Griffin Jay
Screenplay
George Robinson
Director of Photography
Milton Carruth
Editor
Vera West
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mummy's Tomb
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mummy's Tomb about?
A high priest of Karnak travels to America with the living mummy Kharis (Lon Chaney Jr.) to kill all those who had desecrated the tomb of the Egyptian princess Ananka thirty years earlier.
Who directed The Mummy's Tomb?
The Mummy's Tomb was directed by Harold Young.
Who stars in The Mummy's Tomb?
The principal cast of The Mummy's Tomb includes Lon Chaney Jr., Dick Foran, John Hubbard, Elyse Knox, George Zucco.
When was The Mummy's Tomb released and how long is it?
The Mummy's Tomb was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mummy's Tomb?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mummy's Tomb was composed by Hans J. Salter, Charles Previn, Heinz Roemheld, Frank Skinner.
Is The Mummy's Tomb based on a book or true story?
The Mummy's Tomb is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Griffin Jay", Characters: "Richard Schayer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mummy's Tomb?
The Mummy's Tomb holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).