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The Mystery of Dr. Fu Manchu

1923 · 371 min

A creaky silent serial of episodic perils, watched more for its curious vintage atmosphere than for sustained suspense.

Directed by
A.E. Coleby
Genres
Crime, Drama
Overview
A killer kitty with poison-tipped claws, giant noxious mushrooms and aphonia-inducing flowers are just some of the challenges faced by Sir Denis Nayland Smith and Dr Petrie in their battles against arch-villain Fu Manchu. Series of 15 shorts, each with a self-contained story.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
Crime, deception, obsession, power
Content
Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
A.E. Coleby
Genres
Crime, Drama
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action4
    Horror3
    Humour2
    Realism5
    Romance1
    Tension5
    Darkness5
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight3

    Cast

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    Details

    Genres
    crime, drama
    Directed by
    A.E. Coleby
    Starring
    H. Agar Lyons, Fred Paul, Joan Clarkson, Humberston Wright, Frank Wilson
    Runtime
    371 min
    Country
    United Kingdom
    Languages
    No Language

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