
The Return of Chandu
Directed by Ray Taylor
Produced by Sol Lesser Productions
A pulpy 1930s serial adventure blending magic, exotic locales, and rescue romance with a tone of earnest spectacle and supernatural wonder.
Chandu consults his crystal ball and sees that Nadji, Princess of Egypt, is in danger. She is about to be sacrificed by the black magic cult of Ubasti. Headed for the magic island of Lemuria, he is shipwrecked , washed ashore and captured. He becomes invisible, escapes and after numerous detours is able to rescue the princess.
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Is The Return of Chandu sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Does The Return of Chandu end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
Is The Return of Chandu easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Return of Chandu violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Return of Chandu scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Conventional, and it does not land.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































