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The Ghoul
The Ghoul

The Ghoul

From the Depths of the Earth, He Will Rise.

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HorrorMystery

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British Egyptologist, Professor Morlant, seeks immortality through the power of a jewel buried in the tomb of an Oriental idol. Upon his death, Morlant returns to earth to seek vengeance upon those who removed the jewel from his grave.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

80 mins

Rating

5.5/10

Release Date

01 August 1933

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Boris Karloff

Boris Karloff

Prof. Morlant

Cedric Hardwicke

Cedric Hardwicke

Broughton

Ernest Thesiger

Ernest Thesiger

Laing

Ralph Richardson

Ralph Richardson

Nigel Hartley

Dorothy Hyson

Dorothy Hyson

Betty Harlon

Anthony Bushell

Anthony Bushell

Ralph Morlant

Kathleen Harrison

Kathleen Harrison

Kaney

Harold Huth

Harold Huth

Aga Ben Dragore

D.A. Clarke-Smith

D.A. Clarke-Smith

Mahmoud

Jack Raine

Jack Raine

Davis the Chauffeur (uncredited)

George Relph

George Relph

Doctor (uncredited)

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