The Ghoul

From the Depths of the Earth, He Will Rise.

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.

1933

Horror·Mystery

1h 20min

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Top Billed Cast

Boris Karloff
Prof. Morlant
Cedric Hardwicke
Broughton
Ernest Thesiger
Laing
Ralph Richardson
Nigel Hartley
Dorothy Hyson
Betty Harlon
Anthony Bushell
Ralph Morlant
Kathleen Harrison
Kaney
Harold Huth
Aga Ben Dragore
D.A. Clarke-Smith
Mahmoud
Jack Raine
Davis the Chauffeur (uncredited)
George Relph
Doctor (uncredited)

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