Chandu on the Magic Island

Story

Synopsis

On the mystic island of Lemuria, the cult of Ubasti seek the Egyptian Princess Nadji to sacrifice so that their goddess Ossana, whose soul resides in Nadji's body, may be resurrected by Black Magic. Nadji is located in the Far East port of Suva, but shielded by the White Magical powers of Frank Chandler, an American raised by Eastern mystics who is also known as Chandu. When Chandu takes a voyage alone, however, the evil Voice of Ubasti is able to magically spirit her to Lemuria, where Black Magic reigns supreme. Chandu sets out in pursuit with his sister Dorothy, niece Betty and nephew Bob; but, shipwrecked on the magic island, Chandu finds his family also held prisoner for sacrifice while he is plunged into an endless maze of caverns beneath the evil temple, where both his mortal and magical strength seem rendered useless.

Director

Ray Taylor

Writers

Barry Barringer

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

1 January 1935

Ensemble

Cast

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  Bela Lugosi

  Frank Chandler (Chandu)

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  Maria Alba

  Princess Nadji

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  Murdock MacQuarrie

  The Voice of the Ubasti

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  Clara Kimball Young

  Dorothy Regent

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  Dean Benton

  Bob Regent

• Phyllis Ludwig

  Betty Regent

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  Wilfred Lucas

  Capt. Walker

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  Josef Swickard

  Tyba, the White Magician

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  J.J. Clark

  Vitras

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  John Ince

  Suvanese Police Commandant

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  Louise Emmons

  Sisaba the Hag

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  Iron Eyes Cody

  Cat Man