
The Mystery of Dr. Fu Manchu
Crime · Drama
Overview
A killer kitty with poison-tipped claws, giant noxious mushrooms and aphonia-inducing flowers are just some of the challenges faced by Sir Denis Nayland Smith and Dr Petrie in their battles against arch-villain Fu Manchu. Series of 15 shorts, each with a self-contained story.
Top Cast
H. Agar Lyons
H. Agar Lyons
Dr. Fu Manchu
H. Agar Lyons
Dr. Fu Manchu


Fred Paul
Fred Paul
Nayland Smith
Fred Paul
Nayland Smith
Joan Clarkson
Joan Clarkson
Karamaneh
Joan Clarkson
Karamaneh
Humberston Wright
Humberston Wright
Dr. Petrie
Humberston Wright
Dr. Petrie
Frank Wilson
Frank Wilson
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Frank Wilson
Inspector Weymouth
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