The Mummy's Hand
1940, English. Directed by Christy Cabanne.
The tomb of a thousand terrors!
A couple of young, out-of-work archaeologists in Egypt discover evidence of the burial place of the ancient Egyptian princess Ananka. After receiving funding from an eccentric magician and his beautiful daughter, they set out into the desert only to be terrorized by a sinister high priest and the living mummy Kharis who are the guardians of Ananka’s tomb.
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Part of a series
The Mummy (Universal): watch order
Cast & crew
- Christy CabanneDirector
- Dick ForanSteve Banning
- Peggy MoranMarta Solvani
- Wallace FordBabe Jenson
- George ZuccoProfessor Andoheb
- Cecil KellawayThe Great Solvani
- Charles TrowbridgeDr. Petrie
- Tom TylerThe Mummy
- Eduardo CiannelliThe High Priest
- Sig ArnoThe Beggar-Henchman
- Eddie FosterEgyptian Starting Fight
- Harry StubbsBartender
- Michael MarkBazaar Owner
Details
- Released
- 20 September 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Griffin Jay, Maxwell Shane
- Budget
- $84K
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The Mummy's Hand: quick answers
What should I watch before The Mummy's Hand?
Watch The Mummy (1932) first.
What comes after The Mummy's Hand?
Next in the series: The Mummy's Tomb (1942), The Mummy's Ghost (1944), and The Mummy's Curse (1944).
Is The Mummy's Hand worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 105 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Mummy's Hand?
The Mummy's Hand runs 67 minutes (1h 7m).
Does The Mummy's Hand have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Mummy's Hand. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Mummy's Hand parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Mummy's Hand on?
The Mummy's Hand isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mummy's Hand?
If you liked The Mummy's Hand, try The Mummy Resurrection, Night of the Demon, Nightbreed.
Who directed The Mummy's Hand?
The Mummy's Hand (1940) was directed by Christy Cabanne and stars Dick Foran, Peggy Moran, Wallace Ford.