King of the Zombies (1941)
HUMAN SACRIFICES! SAVAGE TORTURE! VOODOO RITES!
During World War II, a small plane somewhere over the Caribbean runs low on fuel and is blown off course by a storm. Guided by a faint radio signal, they crash-land on an island. The passenger, his manservant and the pilot take refuge in a mansion owned by a doctor. The quick-witted yet easily-frightened manservant soon becomes convinced the mansion is haunted by zombies and ghosts.
Director: Jean Yarbrough
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Runtime: 67 min
Release Date: May 14, 1941
Cast
- Dick Purcell - James 'Mac' McCarthy
- Joan Woodbury - Barbara Winslow
- Mantan Moreland - Jefferson 'Jeff' Jackson
- Henry Victor - Dr. Miklos Sangre
- John Archer - Bill Summers
- Patricia Stacey - Alyce Sangre
- Guy Usher - Admiral Wainwright
- Marguerite Whitten - Samantha
- Leigh Whipper - Momba
- Madame Sul-Te-Wan - Tahama
Screenplay
- Edmond Kelso (Screenplay)
- Edmond Kelso (Story)
Music: Edward J. Kay
Cinematography: Mack Stengler
Editing: Richard C. Currier
Production: Monogram Pictures, Sterling Productions Inc.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy
Keywords
voodoo, slapstick comedy, zombie, mansion
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is King of the Zombies about?
- During World War II, a small plane somewhere over the Caribbean runs low on fuel and is blown off course by a storm. Guided by a faint radio signal, they crash-land on an island. The passenger, his manservant and the pilot take refuge in a mansion owned by a doctor. The quick-witted yet easily-frightened manservant soon becomes convinced the mansion is haunted by zombies and ghosts.
- Who directed King of the Zombies?
- King of the Zombies was directed by Jean Yarbrough.
- Who stars in King of the Zombies?
- King of the Zombies stars Dick Purcell, Joan Woodbury, Mantan Moreland, Henry Victor, John Archer, Patricia Stacey.
- How long is King of the Zombies?
- King of the Zombies has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
- What genre is King of the Zombies?
- King of the Zombies is a Horror, Comedy film.
- Where was King of the Zombies produced?
- King of the Zombies was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of King of the Zombies?
- The themes of King of the Zombies include: Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy.