The Mummy's Hand is a 1940 American horror film directed by Christy Cabanne and produced by Ben Pivar for Universal Studios. Shot in black-and-white, the film is about the ancient Egyptian mummy of Kharis, who is kept alive with a brew of tana leaves by The High Priest and his successor Andoheb. Meanwhile, archeologists Steve Banning and Babe Jenson persuade magician Solvani to finance an expedition in search of the tomb of Princess Ananka. They are joined by Solvani's daughter Marta, and followed by Andoheb who is also the professor of Egyptology at the Cairo Museum. Kharis is ordered to kill off expedition members Dr. Petrie and Ali, while Andoheb becomes attracted to Marta who he plans to kidnap and make immortal.
The Mummy's Hand (1940)
Directed by Christy Cabanne
Genres - Action-Adventure, Fantasy, Horror |
Sub-Genres - Supernatural Horror Film |
Release Date - Sep 20, 1940 |
Run Time - 67 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - TV-PG
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Archaeological Expedition, Archaeologist, Buried Alive, Curse, Egyptian Tomb, High Priest, Monster, Mummy, Murder, Sarcophagus, Sequel, The Mummy
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Narrative Location: Egypt
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A Mão da Múmia
BR, PT
A múmia bosszúja
HU
La main de la momie
FR
La mano de la momia
AR, CL, MX, ES, UY, VE
Mumiens hämnd
SE
The Mummy's Hand
AU, CA, GB, US
To heri tis moumias
GR
Рука мумії
UA
Рука мумии
, RU
ミイラの復活
JP