The Ghoul (1933) Horror Drama Mystery Action Romance
The Ghoul (1933) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.11/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.8/10
The Ghoul Plot Synopsis:
Aga Ben Dragore, a knife-wielding, enigmatic Egyptian Arab, is seeking a sacred jewel which has been stolen from an ancient tomb. The thief tells him that he sold it to Professor Morlant, a fanatical Egyptologist who fervently believes in the pagan power of the ancient Egyptian gods. dy**g from a mysteriously disfiguring ailment, Morlant entrusts his faithful manservant to bandage the jewel in his hand and warns him of dire consequences if his dy**g wishes aren't carried out. After his burial in an Egyptian-type tomb on his estate, an anonymous robber steals the precious stone from the corpse. Although the ghastly-looking dead man rises at the next full moon to seek revenge, neither he nor the audience know which member of the household possesses the powerful jewel.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: An Egyptologist returns from the dead to take revenge on those who have violated his tomb.
Tagline: An Ancient Curse Is About To Be Unleashed.
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Type: MovieYear: 1933 (more 1933 movies)
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Ghoul Release Dates In Theaters: Nov 25, 1933
Writers: Frank King, Leonard Hines, Roland Pertwee
Producers: Michael Balcon
Musicians: Louis Levy, Leighton Lucas
Cinematographers: Günther Krampf
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The Ghoul Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Boris Karloff | ... | Prof. Henry Morlant |
| Cedric Hardwicke | ... | Broughton |
| Ernest Thesiger | ... | Laing |
| Dorothy Hyson | ... | Betty Harlon |
| Anthony Bushell | ... | Ralph Morlant |
| Kathleen Harrison | ... | Kaney |
| Harold Huth | ... | Aga Ben Dragore |
| D.A. Clarke-Smith | ... | Mahmoud |
| Ralph Richardson | ... | Nigel Hartley |
| Jack Raine | ... | Davis, the chauffeur (uncredited) |
| George Relph | ... | Doctor (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Boris Karloff, as Prof. Henry Morlant, passed away at age 81 in Midhurst, Sussex, England, UK.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 11" (1.81 m)
Also known as: ? | Karloff Boris | Karloff - Cedric Hardwicke, as Broughton, passed away at age 71 in New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Sir Cedrick Hardwicke | Sir Cedric Hardwicke | Sir Cedric Hardwicke also - Ernest Thesiger, as Laing, passed away at age 81 in Kens.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Ernst Thesiger - Dorothy Hyson – Betty Harlon
- Anthony Bushell – Ralph Morlant
- Kathleen Harrison – Kaney
- Harold Huth – Aga Ben Dragore
- D.A. Clarke-Smith – Mahmoud
- Ralph Richardson, as Nigel Hartley, passed away at age 80 in Marylebone, London, England, UK.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Lt. Cmdr Ralph Richardson RNVR | Sir Ralph Richardson | Sr. Ralph Richardson - Jack Raine, as Davis, the chauffeur (uncredited), passed away at age 82 in South Laguna, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus - George Relph – Doctor (uncredited)
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