Feature film edited from the second half of the serial the return of chandu 1934pd no registration or renewal found. She is excellent and very beautiful as the egyptian princess. Since this film is called the return of chandu, you can rightly assume it is a sequel. When egyptian princess nadji is slated for sacrifice by members of the cat. Ray taylor the return of chandu 1934 the black magic cult of ubasti, based on the isle of lemuria, believes that nadji, a princess of egypt, is a reincarnation of their longdead goddess, ossana, and intend to sacrifice nadji so that ossana may be resurrected. Watch chandus advanced investigative techniques, such as running away from temples, bumping his head, and falling through trap doors. With bela lugosi, maria alba, lucien prival, clara kimball young. Based on the radio play of the same name, written by harry a. The return of chandu 1934 stream and watch online the mystic must rescue a kidnapped princess from evil magicians in this featurelength version of the serial. Secure payments100% secure payment with 256bit ssl encryption. Bela lugosi, who played the villain in a previous 1932 adaptation of chandu, here portrays the famed magician himself, better known to friends and family as kindly frank chandler. Chandu classic movie collection chandu on magic island. Chandu the magician, volume 5 the return of roxor radio archives. The return of chandu 1934 the mystic must rescue a kidnapped princess from evil magicians in this featurelength version of the serial.
The return of chandu 1934 stream and watch online moviefone. Chandu fights to save the princess nadjii from a strange oriental cult from the legendary island of lemuria. Return of chandu original serial full episodes online. Old time cliffhanger movie serials and it will take you to that page or just click below on the movie section below you are interested in. The return of chandu 1934 serial official region 2 pal. Return of chandu, the magician is a 12 chapter serial released in 1934 by principal pictures. Chandu the magician must use all of his skill in sleight of hand and illusion to save an exotic egyptian princess who is to be sacrificed on a south sea island. Its the 12 x 17 inches publicity book for the return of chandu.
The return of chandu the magician 2 vhs set bela lugosi maria alba 1934 vci. In the return of chandu 1934 lugosi portrayed chandu, and in chandu on the. Sinister serials return of chanduserial 12 chapter serial. The cult of ubasti, headquartered on the isle of lemuria, believes that. She is about to be sacrificed by the black magic cult of ubasti. Short video riff the return of chandu chapter 7 ghosts. This weeks chilling presentation, the return of chandu 1934, is a full length film condensed from a twelvepart serial made in 1934, and is most notable for having a rare heroic and romantic lead for my old friend bela lugosi. Carruthers, a typical mad scientist role that lugosi is infamous for playing.
Chandu on the magic island 1934 bela lugosi youtube. Horror adventure fantasy movie the return of chandu 1934. Linformation sur le film, genre, classement, duree, photos, bandeannonce, synopsis et critiques des usagers. Chandu on the magic island 1934 bela lugosi starring. Return of chandu 1934 publicity pressbook from zombos closet. Pg the first four episodes, the last 8 follow as chandu on the magic island frank chandler, bela lugosi is a powerful but kind man who has spent most of his life in the orient, where he is. The return of chandu is a 1934 american 12 episode fantasy film serial based on the radio. Big kahuna burger art board print by bundertur redbubble. Sep 06, 2010 ray taylor the return of chandu 1934 the black magic cult of ubasti, based on the isle of lemuria, believes that nadji, a princess of egypt, is a reincarnation of their longdead goddess, ossana, and intend to sacrifice nadji so that ossana may be resurrected. Lugosi is best remembered as dracula, exuding a seductive aura of mystery that made him american films most suave personification of pure evil. Bela lugosi, maria alba, clara kimball young, wilfred lucas, josef swickard principal pictures corporation note. The cult of ubasti, headquartered on the isle of lemuria, believes that princess nadji of egypt is a reincarnation of their longdead goddess, ossana, and intend to sacrifice her so that ossana may be resurrected.
Nadji has sought refuge at the california home of frank chandler, an american educated in the ancient east and familiar with white magic and thus calls himself. With bela lugosi, maria alba, clara kimball young, lucien prival. This time, lugosi graduated to the good guy, playing chandu opposite maria alba mr. Chandu on the magic island return of chandu, the 2 pack chandu on the magic island. In this splicedtogether adventurefantasy serial, master white magician chandu bela lugosi delves into his bagoftricks to save the imperiled egyptian princess nadji from being sacrificed by a. The serial was originally released to be booked by theaters in any one of three ways.
The return of chandu is one of two features compiled from the serial return of chandu, notable for presenting bela lugosi as a hero and romantic lead. The return of chandu 1934 is a horror, adventure movie starring bela lugosi and maria alba. Chandu the magician is a 1932 american precode mysteryfantasy film starring edmund lowe as frank chandler and bela lugosi as the villain roxor that he must stop. Overview of the return of chandu, 1934, directed by ray taylor, with bela lugosi, maria alba, clara kimball young, at turner classic movies. The black magic cult of ubasti, based on the isle of lemuria, believes. The radio series was broadcast from 1932 to 1933, and fox obtained the rights hoping the film would appeal to a readymade audience. Yes, thats right, bela plays the hero for a welcome change. Buy the return of chandu 1934 serial official region 2 pal release, plays in english without subtitles from amazons movies store. However, the good swami chandu wont let this happen and spends most of the movie fighting these evil goons until they are, naturally, vanquished. Chandu on the magic island return of chandu, the 2 pack. Return of chandu original serial online full episodes of.
Watch chandu s advanced investigative techniques, such as running away from temples, bumping his head, and falling through trap doors. It was produced by sol lesser and directed by ray taylor, and starred bela lugosi as frank chandler aka chandu the magician. Chandu the magician must use his sleightofhand and illusion skills to rescue his fianceean egyptian princessfrom a grisly ritual sacrifice at the hands of a bloodthirsty cult seeking to revive a mummy in this mesmerizing serial. Come on in and check out the thousands of shows we have in our collection.
The return of chandu 1934 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Chandu consults his crystal ball and sees that nadji, princess of egypt, is in danger. Aug 28, 2014 the th film in the series sees a dangerous amnesiac escapes from an asylum, hides in the opera house, and is suspected of getting revenge on those who tried to murder him years ago. The return of chandu is a 1934 american 12 episode fantasy film serial based on the radio series chandu the magician. This show originated from and was uploaded november 23, 2014. In this latest installment of joseph conrads pulitzer prize winning serial from the 1930sthe return of chandubela lugosi stars as prosperolike magician with a problem in a version of the tempest so. In this splicedtogether adventurefantasy serial, master white magician chandu bela lugosi delves into his bag of tricks to save the imperiled egyptian princess nadji from being sacrificed by a. A little slow at times but this is still a very enjoyable serial from 1934. Feature film edited from the second half of the serial the return of chandu 1934 pd no registration or renewal found. They reunited for a followup serial, chandu on the magic island 1935. Battling on the high seas to protect beautiful princess nadji maria alba from vindhynas vicious grasp, chandu bela lugosi lands his yacht on the strange island of sutra.
Clean and nice condition with little wear from use. Following chandu the magician was the twelvechapter serial the return of chandu 1934. We start off on this page with old time movies worldwide then at the top, above the great lucille balls head you will see the grey header with the sub categories, just click on the title you want to view ie. Internet archive starring gayne whiteman, margaret macdonald, bob bixby and betty webb chandu the magician 1932 imdb 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. The return of chandu 1934 official trailer, organic. This is part of our the return of chandu section, and has had 1089 views. The return of chandu on imdb the return of chandu is available for free download at the internet archive. Return of chandu is a 65minute feature version of the 12chapter principal pictures serial, based on the radio program chandu the magician. The twelve chapters of the return of chandu follow chandu and his family his sister, his nephew, and his niece on various adventures while they struggle, by both magical and notsomagical means, to rescue and protect princess nadji from the sect of ubasti. Bela lugosi starred as the supernaturalpowered mysticmagician chandu in the 12chapter the return of chandu 1934 and chandu on the magic island 1934 the feature version of the return of chandu, based on chapters 512 of the serial. In 1932 chandu the magician was produced as a film, with edmund lowe as chandu and bela lugosi as roxor. Horror adventure fantasy movie the return of chandu. Just a short time earlier, edmund lowe starred as the westerner who learned the secrets of the yogis.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The th film in the series sees a dangerous amnesiac escapes from an asylum, hides in the opera house, and is suspected of getting revenge on those who tried to murder him years ago. Return of chandu original serial online full episodes. Horror adventure fantasy movie the return of chandu 1934 bela.
A rare example of bela lugosi playing the romantic lead, it seems to have aimed higher than its budget allowed, though not without some success. The return of chandu 1934 fantasy film starring bela lugosi retro film poster. Their plan is to capture the princess and sacrifice her to the mighty ubosti. On october 15, 1949, chandu the magician moved to abc where it was heard saturdays at 7. Bela lugosi full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films.
You will thrill at his amazing new adventures in this latest and greatest mystery drama. Ask yourself why the producers didnt just hire karloff. Chandu the magician must use all of his skill in sleight of hand and illusion to save an exotic egyptian princess who is to be. Return of chandu frank chandlerchandu the magician 4 episodes 2005. Mar 18, 2017 following chandu the magician was the twelvechapter serial the return of chandu 1934. In it, i praised lugosis adeptness at playing the sinister dr.