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Drums of Fu Manchu - 1940 Cinema Serial

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Drums of Fu Manchu (1940) is a 15-chapter Republic serial film based on the character created by Sax Rohmer. 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, cherry-picked by the writers. It starred Henry Brandon, William Royle and Robert Kellard. It was directed by the serial team of William Witney and John English and is often considered one of the best serial films ever made. Fu Manchu attempts to conquer the world by acquiring the sceptre of Genghis Khan, which will unite the people of Asia under his rule. Allan Parker allies himself with the traditional British literary nemeses of Fu Manchu, Sir Denis Nayland Smith and his associate, Dr. Flinders Petrie after his father is kidnapped and killed by Fu Manchu's dacoits.
  1. Drums of Fu Manchu - 1940 Ep. 15 Revolt!
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    Drums of Fu Manchu - 1940 Ep. 15 Revolt!

    Drums of Fu Manchu (1940) is a 15-chapter Republic serial film based on the character created by Sax Rohmer. 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, cherry-picked by the writers. It starred Henry Brandon, William Royle and Robert Kellard. It was directed by the serial team of William Witney and John English and is often considered to be one of the best serial films ever made.
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  2. Drums of Fu Manchu - 1940 Ep. 14 Satan's Surgeon
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    Drums of Fu Manchu - 1940 Ep. 14 Satan's Surgeon

    Drums of Fu Manchu (1940) is a 15-chapter Republic serial film based on the character created by Sax Rohmer. 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, cherry-picked by the writers. It starred Henry Brandon, William Royle and Robert Kellard. It was directed by the serial team of William Witney and John English and is often considered to be one of the best serial films ever made.
     43  views
  3. Drums of Fu Manchu - 1940 Ep. 13 The Devil's Tattoo
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    Drums of Fu Manchu - 1940 Ep. 13 The Devil's Tattoo

    Drums of Fu Manchu (1940) is a 15-chapter Republic serial film based on the character created by Sax Rohmer. 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, cherry-picked by the writers. It starred Henry Brandon, William Royle and Robert Kellard. It was directed by the serial team of William Witney and John English and is often considered to be one of the best serial films ever made.
     46  views
  4. Drums of Fu Manchu - 1940 Ep. 12 Fire of Vengeance
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    Drums of Fu Manchu - 1940 Ep. 12 Fire of Vengeance

    Drums of Fu Manchu (1940) is a 15-chapter Republic serial film based on the character created by Sax Rohmer. 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, cherry-picked by the writers. It starred Henry Brandon, William Royle and Robert Kellard. It was directed by the serial team of William Witney and John English and is often considered to be one of the best serial films ever made.
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  5. Drums of Fu Manchu - 1940 Ep. 11 The Tomb of Genghis Khan
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    Drums of Fu Manchu - 1940 Ep. 11 The Tomb of Genghis Khan

    Drums of Fu Manchu (1940) is a 15-chapter Republic serial film based on the character created by Sax Rohmer. 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, cherry-picked by the writers. It starred Henry Brandon, William Royle and Robert Kellard. It was directed by the serial team of William Witney and John English and is often considered to be one of the best serial films ever made.
     43  views
  6. Drums of Fu Manchu - 1940 Ep. 10 Drums of Doom
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    Drums of Fu Manchu - 1940 Ep. 10 Drums of Doom

    Drums of Fu Manchu (1940) is a 15-chapter Republic serial film based on the character created by Sax Rohmer. 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, cherry-picked by the writers. It starred Henry Brandon, William Royle and Robert Kellard. It was directed by the serial team of William Witney and John English and is often considered to be one of the best serial films ever made.
     47  views
  7. Drums of Fu Manchu - 1940 Ep. 09 The Crystal of Death
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    Drums of Fu Manchu - 1940 Ep. 09 The Crystal of Death

    Drums of Fu Manchu (1940) is a 15-chapter Republic serial film based on the character created by Sax Rohmer. 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, cherry-picked by the writers. It starred Henry Brandon, William Royle and Robert Kellard. It was directed by the serial team of William Witney and John English and is often considered to be one of the best serial films ever made.
     45  views
  8. Drums of Fu Manchu - 1940 Ep. 08 Danger Trail
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    Drums of Fu Manchu - 1940 Ep. 08 Danger Trail

    Drums of Fu Manchu (1940) is a 15-chapter Republic serial film based on the character created by Sax Rohmer. 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, cherry-picked by the writers. It starred Henry Brandon, William Royle and Robert Kellard. It was directed by the serial team of William Witney and John English and is often considered to be one of the best serial films ever made.
     51  views
  9. Drums of Fu Manchu - 1940 Ep. 07 Vengeance of the Si Fan
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    Drums of Fu Manchu - 1940 Ep. 07 Vengeance of the Si Fan

    Drums of Fu Manchu (1940) is a 15-chapter Republic serial film based on the character created by Sax Rohmer. 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, cherry-picked by the writers. It starred Henry Brandon, William Royle and Robert Kellard. It was directed by the serial team of William Witney and John English and is often considered to be one of the best serial films ever made.
     47  views
  10. Drums of Fu Manchu - 1940 Ep. 06 Death Dials a Number
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    Drums of Fu Manchu - 1940 Ep. 06 Death Dials a Number

    Drums of Fu Manchu (1940) is a 15-chapter Republic serial film based on the character created by Sax Rohmer. 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, cherry-picked by the writers. It starred Henry Brandon, William Royle and Robert Kellard. It was directed by the serial team of William Witney and John English and is often considered to be one of the best serial films ever made.
     48  views