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Chandu on the Magic Island (1935)

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.

  • Fantasy
  • Action

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Bela LugosiBela LugosiFrank Chandler (Chandu)
  • Photo of Maria AlbaMaria AlbaPrincess Nadji
  • Photo of Murdock MacQuarrieMurdock MacQuarrieThe Voice of the Ubasti
  • Photo of Clara Kimball YoungClara Kimball YoungDorothy Regent
  • Photo of Dean BentonDean BentonBob Regent
  • Photo of Phyllis LudwigPhyllis LudwigBetty Regent
  • Photo of Wilfred LucasWilfred LucasCapt. Walker
  • Photo of Josef SwickardJosef SwickardTyba, the White Magician
  • Photo of J.J. ClarkJ.J. ClarkVitras
  • Photo of John InceJohn InceSuvanese Police Commandant

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