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One sheet movie poster for the
1932 classic horror film The Mummy, a cornerstone of the Universal Monsters franchise.
Film Details
Starring: The legendary Boris Karloff (credited simply as "Karloff") in the title role as the high priest Imhotep.
Plot: After being accidentally revived by archaeologists 3,700 years after being buried alive, Imhotep disguises himself as a modern Egyptian named Ardath Bey to find the reincarnation of his lost love, Princess Ankh-es-en-amon.
Cast & Crew: Directed by Karl Freund, the film also stars Zita Johann, David Manners, and Edward Van Sloan.
Significance: Released on December 22, 1932, the film was inspired by the real-life "Egyptomania" following the 1922 discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb. |
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