The Mummy's Hand (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1940, The Mummy's Hand is a fantasy, adventure and horror film directed by Christy Cabanne, running about 67 minutes. “The tomb of a thousand terrors!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Mummy's Hand stars Dick Foran as Steve Banning, Peggy Moran as Marta Solvani, Wallace Ford as Babe Jenson and Eduardo Ciannelli as The High Priest, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Mummy's Hand 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 Hand page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mummy's Hand 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 Hand (1940)?
- In US, The Mummy's Hand 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 Hand worth watching?
- The Mummy's Hand holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mummy's Hand?
- The Mummy's Hand stars Dick Foran, Peggy Moran, Wallace Ford, Eduardo Ciannelli and George Zucco.
- When was The Mummy's Hand released?
- The Mummy's Hand was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.