Review of The Mask of Fu Manchu (1932) by Greg W — 20 Nov 2015

KIarloff is the fuel that makes this one go.

This review of The Mask of Fu Manchu (1932) was written by Greg W on 20 Nov 2015.

The Mask of Fu Manchu has generally received mixed reviews.

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Wildly preposterous and racist, but that's part of what makes it entertaining (in a so wrong-headed and weird you can't not look sort of way);…

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By Bob Bloom (1,124) for Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) (1,017) on 10 Sep 2003

A classic with a towering performance by Karloff as Fu Manchu. Only the movie's overt racism can be a mark against it today…

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It is not wise to insult your host Dr. Fu Manchu is a believer in the ancient arts of witchcraft and magic…

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A time capsule from Hollywood history when being brazenly racist (in this case, against the Chinese) seems to have been A-OK…

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the film is filled with high camp, Karloff in droopy mustache and long, curled fingernails and Loy in slinky gown and dangly headdress…

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By Jasper B (19) on 23 Nov 2006

I really enjoyed this one. I wouldnt necessarily say it was one of Karloff's better role's, but the plot and sets kept the film highly interesting…

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