The Return of Chandu
1934, English. Directed by Ray Taylor.
Chandu consults his crystal ball and sees that Nadji, Princess of Egypt, is in danger. She is about to be sacrificed by the black magic cult of Ubasti. Headed for the magic island of Lemuria, he is shipwrecked , washed ashore and captured. He becomes invisible, escapes and after numerous detours is able to rescue the princess.
- Runtime
- 3h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Chandu: watch order
Cast & crew
- Ray TaylorDirector
- Bela LugosiFrank Chandler (Chandu)
- Maria AlbaNadji - Princess of Egypt
- Murdock MacQuarrieThe Supreme Voice of Ubasti [Chs. 4-12]
- Clara Kimball YoungDorothy Regent
- Dean BentonBob Regent (as Deane Benton)
- Phyllis LudwigBetty Regent
- Lucien PrivalVindhyan, High Priest [Chs. 1-4]
- Cyril ArmbristerHenchman Sutra [Chs.1-4]
- Wilfred LucasCapt. Wilson [Chs. 4-12]
- Josef SwickardTyba, The White Magician [Chs. 8-12]
- Baby PeggyJudy Allen
- Dick BotillerMorta
Details
- Released
- 1 October 1934
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harry A. Earnshaw, R.R. Morgan, Vera M. Oldham
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The Return of Chandu: quick answers
What should I watch before The Return of Chandu?
Watch Chandu the Magician (1932) first.
What comes after The Return of Chandu?
Next in the series: Chandu on the Magic Island (1935).
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How long is The Return of Chandu?
The Return of Chandu runs 203 minutes (3h 23m).
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The Return of Chandu is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Return of Chandu?
If you liked The Return of Chandu, try Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace, In the Lost Lands, Mythica: A Quest for Heroes.
Who directed The Return of Chandu?
The Return of Chandu (1934) was directed by Ray Taylor and stars Bela Lugosi, Maria Alba, Murdock MacQuarrie.