

The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu
1930, English. Directed by Rowland V. Lee.
FU MANCHU'S ALIVE!
The sinister Dr. Fu Manchu returns to destroy the people he holds responsible for the death of his family.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Fu Manchu (Warner Oland): watch order
Cast & crew
- Rowland V. LeeDirector
- Warner OlandDr. Fu Manchu
- O. P. HeggieInspector Nayland Smith
- Jean ArthurLia Eltham
- Neil HamiltonDr. Jack Petrie
- Evelyn HallLady Agatha Bartley
- William AustinSylvester Wadsworth
- Margaret FealyLady Helen Bartley
- Shayle GardnerDetective Harding
- Evelyn SelbieFai Lu
- Ambrose BarkerCast
- Nora CecilCast
- David DunbarCast
Details
- Released
- 2 May 1930
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lloyd Corrigan, Florence Ryerson
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The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu: quick answers
What should I watch before The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu?
Watch The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu (1929) first.
What comes after The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu?
Next in the series: Daughter of the Dragon (1931).
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How long is The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu?
The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
Does The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu have a post-credits scene?
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The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu on?
The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu?
If you liked The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu, try The Glass Key, A Blueprint for Murder, Black Angel.
Who directed The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu?
The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu (1930) was directed by Rowland V. Lee and stars Warner Oland, O. P. Heggie, Jean Arthur.

