As per ebay policy for this film produced 315 1940 has expired and is now in the public domain 111969. Energetic serial star robert kellard had a wide acting range, which came in handy over his varied cliffhanger career. The adventures of red ryder was based on fred harmans comic strip. As in rohmers books, the only thing standing between the fiendishly brilliant devil doctor and nothing less than the conquest of asia is. But of course it gets a bit onedimensional and not enough time to really appreciate whats going on rushing through the scenes, trying to include. It starred henry brandon, william royle and robert kellard. Barely a wasted minute as far as inflicting some violence and malicious plans. Henry brandon stars in his most famous role as fu manchu in this special collection of the 15chapter 1940 s serial. This overlong serial clocks in at no less than fifteen chapters with the first chapter being particularly lengthy, meaning that it has a. Chapter five, where the devil doctor and his dacoits assault an isolated mansion in a thunderstorm, while inside nayland smith vainly tries to warn an intended victim of the danger, is just like a chapter from the early books brought to the screen. Fu manchu henry brandon is aided by lethal daughter fahlosuee gloria franklin and a host of mindcontrolled henchmen in an effort to secure the scepter of ghengis kahnand thereby fulfill an ancient prophecy that will cause all of asia to rise up under his leadership and get rid of those wretched anglosaxon types for once and all.
Drums of fu manchu 1940 chapter 1 fu manchu strikes youtube. It was later edited and released as a feature film in 1943. Flinders petrie are once again on the trail of fu manchu, the immortal criminal mastermind who possesses. The drums of fu manchu was a 15 episode serial put out by republic pictures in 1940. Drums of fumanchu 1940s republic serial cliffhanger. Henry brandon, william royle, robert kellard action adventure crime. Nayland smith, and his associates fight to keep the evil doctor from getting his hands on the keys. Drums of fu manchu places such emphasis on atmospherics that its easy to overlook its action scenes. The popular serial gets its title because whenever the sinister dr. Its a remake of sorts of the 1932 movie, the mask of fu manchu.
Drums of fu manchu cliffhanger serial 15 chapters ebay. Fu manchu has been played by many an actor over the years, and in this particular version he was portrayed by henry brandon, who among his 171 film and tv credits was in everything from the. Items are shipped in bubble mailer within 1 business day of receipt of payment, we ship mon. Red circle media presents another exciting production from republic pictures drums of fu manchu. Drums of fu manchu is remarkably faithful to the tone and mood of rohmers books. With henry brandon, william royle, robert kellard, gloria franklin. Drums of fu manchu 1940 page 5 classic horror film board. Oct 26, 2007 first 10 mins of chapter five from the old fashioned, embarrasingly politically incorrect 40s serial. Drums of fu manchu dvd 1940 region 1 us import ntsc. Drums of fu manchu 15 chapters henry brandon, robert kellard d. Understand that these serial movies were produced in the 1930s, 1940 s and 1950s. The 1940 serial was directed by republic studios reliable team of john english and william witney, and at the time it was felt to propel the genre to a new height. Oh there is plenty there but we are talking fu manchu.
Drums of fu manchu, republic 1940 continued in a somewhat toned down manner being a code film. However, the serials basic plot in which the asian villain seeks to gain control of diverse asian tribes by finding a rare artifact derives from both rohmers 1932 the mask of fu manchu, as well as a very loose filmadaptation. Although the serials fights and chases are typically short and to the point, theyre quite numerous and are filmed with all the skill and energy of the lengthier. Fu manchu who searches for the keys to the tomb of genghis khan, in order to fulfill a prophecy that will enable him to conquer the world directed by william witney. Written by franklin adreon, based on the novel by sax rohmer. Drums of fu manchu part1 fu manchu strikes video dailymotion. Fifteen exciting chapters of trains wrecks, chases, car crashes, fights, fights and more fights, featuring one of the best villians in all of fiction, dr. Henry brandon the files of jerry blake movie serial. Drums of fu manchu 1940 henry bardon 15 chapter republic studio serial. Just as the first of the popular series of novels by sax rohmer real name. The drums of fu manchu 1940 fantastic movie musings and. Drums of fu manchu passed 4h 29min action, adventure, crime 15 march 1940 usa the nefarious dr.
Henry brandon ably handled the role though barely recognizable under his makeup and altered voice. Fu manchu is ready to kill, sounds of strange drums can be heard coming from somewhere unknown. Robert kellard the files of jerry blake movie serial. I admit that if you are a fan of these delightful old series adventures, youll thoroughly enjoy drums of fu manchu. Fu manchu, the evil genius and mad scientist created by author sax rohmer. Drums of fu manchu dvd, 2003, 2disc set for sale online ebay. This serial is the 18th of the 66 serials produced by republic.
The drums of fu manchu 1940 serial article 2489 by dave sindelar viewing date. His oldest nemesis sir nayland smith stands in his way and creates an adventure that spans from asia to america. Movie serial that was later edited together into a feature movie. First 10 mins of chapter five from the old fashioned, embarrasingly politically incorrect 40s serial. I always wonder,why republic never filmed the second part. Republic seemed happier with the great outdoors and sunny action. It was rereleased in 1943 as an edited down 69 minute feature film. It feels a little slapped together, and no editing was done, you can tell its just here is todays episode, and boom here is the next one. Starring henry brandon, william royle, robert kellard, gloria franklin, luana walters, tom chatterton, john. The brides of fu manchu christopher lee posters wrong side of the art part 5 fu manchu hd wallpapers, desktop and phone wallpapers. Drums of fu manchu 1940 directed by john english, william. The drums of fu manchu along with the adventures of captain marvel and spy smasher represent the very best of republic serials. Produced by jack mathis who is the world recognized authority of republic serials. Drums of fu manchu 1940 drums of fu manchu 1940 user.
Full of serial synopsis chapter by chapter with loads of film clips. However, the serial s basic plot in which the asian villain seeks to gain control of diverse asian tribes by finding a rare artifact derives from both rohmers 1932 the mask of fu manchu, as well as a very loose filmadaptation. Allans father, archaeologist professor parker george cleveland, was killed by fu manchu. Drums of fu manchu 1940 is a 15chapter republic movie serial based on the character created by sax rohmer. Details about drums of fu manchu cliffhanger serial 15 chapters. Drums of fu manchu movie serial free download of b movies. Brandon gave his fu a cold, passionless, cooly selfconfident demeanor, occasionally flying into a dry.
Understand that these serial movies were produced in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. A handful of television appearances aside including a failed 1952 pilot starring john carradine, the character wouldnt emerge again until 1965, when christopher lee. Thus, drums of fu manchu republic, 1940, saw brandon in his fourth, final, and greatest turn as a serial villain. Understand that these serial movies were produced in the 1930s, 1940s and the 1950s. Drums of fu manchu dvd, 2003, 2disc set for sale online. As i said, drums of fu manchu is, in my opinion, one of the three best serials ever made. The drums of fu manchu is a classic republicera serial in which nayland smith and his cohorts do battle with the everfiendish dr fu manchu and his endless dacoit army. The dvd set includes an informative 12 page booklet entitled, the history of fu manchu, written by eric hoffman, and also, among other things, a short documentary about the cinematic history of this grand, evil character. As in rohmers books, the only thing standing between. John english zorro rides again, zorros fighting legions, daniel boone tv series director.
Drums of fu manchu s is a collection of old serials put together to form a full movie. Widely considered one of the greatest serials ever filmed, this classic chapterplay stars henry brandon as the insidious dr. The adventures of red ryder is a 1940 12chapter republic movie serial directed by william witney and john english and starring don red barry and noah beery, sr. With this scepter fu manchu gets all the asian peoples in his power, and with their help he is able to conquer the world. William witney sos coast guard, adventures of captain marvel.
The action heroics of the serial are provided by an original for the serial character, allan parker, a young american, who has allied himself with the. The drums of fu manchu 1940 fantastic movie musings. In yet another attempt to take over the world, fu manchu kidnaps a bevy of beauties. Fu manchu searches for the keys to the tomb of genghis khan in an attempt to conquer the. Dec 11, 20 drums of fu manchu places such emphasis on atmospherics that its easy to overlook its action scenes. Fu manchu returned to the serial format in republic pictures drums of fu manchu 1940, a 15episode serial considered to be one of the best the studio ever made. Though using the title of the ninth novel in the series, it actually is based on numerous elements from throughout the series to that point, cherrypicked by the writers. Arthur henry sarsfield ward begins, so begins drums of fu manchu, the 1940 republic serial loosely adapted from them. Next came the 15part 1940 republic serial drums of fu manchu, starring germanborn henry brandon as the dastardly doctor, which was edited down to a 68minute feature in 1943. My slight quibble is that republic didnt do enough of the shadowy, spooky stuff that was the stockintrade of early serials. This overlong serial clocks in at no less than fifteen chapters with the first chapter being particularly lengthy, meaning that it has a sluggish pace. Playing both heroes and supporting heroes, he had to be able to convey either sagacity. The story line has fu manchu in search of the the tomb that houses the legendary scepter of genghis khan. Fu manchu is trying to take over the world by using the scepter of genghis khan, who was hidden in his tomb.
Fu manchu who searches for the keys to the tomb of genghis khan, in order to fulfill a prophecy that will enable him to conquer the world. Drums of fu manchu is a 15chapter republic movie serial based on the character created by sax rohmer. A publicity portrait of robert kellard from the serial drums of fu manchu republic, 1940. Drums of fu manchu, directed by william witney and john english, uses the title of the 1939 sax rohmer novel. Usa fu manchu has a plot to acquire the scepter of genghis khan, which will give him the power to conquer asia. Jul 09, 2018 just as the first of the popular series of novels by sax rohmer real name. Unfortunately his supporting cast was not up too his level and the script stretched the serial three 3 chapters to many. The saga of fu manchu and his quest for genghis khans tomb continues with republic pictures 15part serial drums of fu manchu 1940.
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