The Mummy's Ghost (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1944, The Mummy's Ghost is a fantasy and horror film directed by Reginald Le Borg, running about 60 minutes. “Nameless! Fleshless! Deathless!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An Egyptian high priest travels to America to reclaim the bodies of ancient Egyptian princess Ananka and her living guardian mummy Kharis. Learning that Ananka's spirit has been reincarnated into another body, he kidnaps a young woman of Egyptian descent with a mysterious resemblance to the princess. However, the high priest's greedy desires cause him to lose control of the mummy...
Who’s in it. The Mummy's Ghost stars Lon Chaney Jr. as Kharis, John Carradine as Yousef Bey, Robert Lowery as Tom Hervey and Ramsay Ames as Amina Mansouri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Mummy's Ghost has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mummy's Ghost page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mummy's Ghost tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mummy's Ghost (1944)?
- In US, The Mummy's Ghost is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mummy's Ghost worth watching?
- The Mummy's Ghost holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mummy's Ghost?
- The Mummy's Ghost stars Lon Chaney Jr., John Carradine, Robert Lowery, Ramsay Ames and Barton MacLane.
- When was The Mummy's Ghost released?
- The Mummy's Ghost was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.