Drums of Fu Manchu
Synopsis
Feature version of the 1940 Republic serial, about Fu Manchu's attempt to conquer Asia.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 27, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John English, William Witney
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman S. Hall, Ronald Davidson, Sol Shor, Franklin Adreon, Morgan Cox, Barney A. Sarecky
- Original Score
- Cy Feuer
- Original Title
- Drums of Fu Manchu
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John English, William Witney
Norman S. Hall, Ronald Davidson, Sol Shor, Franklin Adreon, Morgan Cox, Barney A. Sarecky, Sax Rohmer
Cy Feuer
William Nobles
Edward Todd, William P. Thompson
Hiram S. Brown Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Norman S. Hall
Screenplay
Ronald Davidson
Screenplay
Sol Shor
Screenplay
Franklin Adreon
Screenplay
John English
Director
William Nobles
Director of Photography
William Witney
Director
Morgan Cox
Screenplay
Hiram S. Brown Jr.
Producer
Barney A. Sarecky
Screenplay
Edward Todd
Editor
Cy Feuer
Original Music Composer
William P. Thompson
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drums of Fu Manchu
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What is Drums of Fu Manchu about?
Feature version of the 1940 Republic serial, about Fu Manchu's attempt to conquer Asia.
Who directed Drums of Fu Manchu?
Drums of Fu Manchu was directed by John English, William Witney.
Who stars in Drums of Fu Manchu?
The principal cast of Drums of Fu Manchu includes Henry Brandon, William Royle, Robert Kellard, Luana Walters, Olaf Hytten.
When was Drums of Fu Manchu released and how long is it?
Drums of Fu Manchu was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Drums of Fu Manchu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Drums of Fu Manchu was composed by Cy Feuer.
Is Drums of Fu Manchu based on a book or true story?
Drums of Fu Manchu is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sax Rohmer".