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Fu Manchu intends to use Khan's sword and mask to proclaim himself the reincarnation of the legendary conqueror and inflame the peoples of Asia and the Middle East into a war to wipe out the "white race".
Fu Manchu seeks Genghis Khan's death-mask and sword, which he intends to use as symbols to arouse the Oriental races in a war against the White nations; tarantulas and a Zombie serum play roles in an eclectic plot which mixes sf and occult devices.
Dec 1, 2016 · In a nice convergence of elements, Fu Manchu’s electrical gadgets were not only furnished by Kenneth Strickfaden, but the man himself doubled for Karloff in the scene where a fake sword of Genghis Khan, substituted by Nayland Smith for the real thing, is put to the test.
The plot was as follows: Fu Manchu wants Genghis Khan’s sword, which he will use to convince Asians that he is the reincarnation of Khan. It leads to this bold proclamation: “Conquer...
May 1, 2024 · So at its core the story of Mask is little more than a serialized adventure – a race against time between two opposing armies to seize the magical and mystical power of a lost era (given shape with Khan’s sword) and subvert those energies for their respective platforms.
Dec 12, 2012 · This essay explores the workings of popular seriality with respect to the evolution of an ideologically fraught serial figure – Fu Manchu. It focuses on the function of iconicity in this...
Jul 28, 2015 · Myrna Loy gives a vibrant performance as Fu's young daughter, helping him in his quest to acquire the sword and mask of Genghis Khan. Using somewhat elaborate negotiation methods (hungry crocodiles, unnecessary surgery, dagger-laden sliding walls) our villain tries to persuade an archaeological team to “donate” the magical relics which will ...
