Chandu the Magician
“CHANDU.. He Lives on the Screen!”
Synopsis
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.
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Edmund Lowe
Chandu / Frank Chandler
Irene Ware
Princess Nadji
Bela Lugosi
Roxor
Weldon Heyburn
Abdulah
Herbert Mundin
Albert Miggles
Henry B. Walthall
Robert Regent
Virginia Hammond
Dorothy Regent
June Lang
Betty Lou Regent (as June Vlasek)
Michael Stuart
Bobby Regent (as Nestor Aber)
Nigel De Brulier
Yogi Teacher (uncredited)
John George
Bidder at Slave Market (uncredited)
Constantine Romanoff
One of Roxor's Henchmen (uncredited)
Dick Sutherland
Bidder at Slave Market (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 4, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Cameron Menzies, Marcel Varnel
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Klein, Barry Conners
- Original Score
- Peter Brunelli, Glen Knight, Louis De Francesco, R. H. Bassett
- Original Title
- Chandu the Magician
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Cameron Menzies, Marcel Varnel
Philip Klein, Barry Conners
Peter Brunelli, Glen Knight, Louis De Francesco, R. H. Bassett
James Wong Howe
Harold D. Schuster
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Klein
Screenplay
William Cameron Menzies
Director
Barry Conners
Screenplay
Marcel Varnel
Director
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
Harold D. Schuster
Editor
Earl Luick
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chandu the Magician
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chandu the Magician about?
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.
Who directed Chandu the Magician?
Chandu the Magician was directed by William Cameron Menzies, Marcel Varnel.
Who stars in Chandu the Magician?
The principal cast of Chandu the Magician includes Edmund Lowe, Irene Ware, Bela Lugosi, Weldon Heyburn, Herbert Mundin.
When was Chandu the Magician released and how long is it?
Chandu the Magician was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Chandu the Magician?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chandu the Magician was composed by Peter Brunelli, Glen Knight, Louis De Francesco, R. H. Bassett.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chandu the Magician?
Chandu the Magician holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).