The Mummy
The Mummy

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The Mummy

1911
Movie
10 min
English

An electric current accidentally brings a female mummy back to life with decidedly romantic inclinations, much to the surprise of a young Egyptologist and his less than understanding fiancée. This film is presumed lost.

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Director: UnknownGenres: Horror, Short, Fantasy

Plot Summary

This early silent short film is believed to feature a mummy's curse. Details are scarce due to its age and limited surviving information, but it likely involved themes of ancient curses and supernatural events.

Critical Reception

As a silent short film from 1911, critical reception in the modern sense is unavailable. Its significance lies in its early exploration of mummy-themed horror.

What Reviewers Say

  • As a historical artifact, its value is in its early depiction of mummy lore.

  • Limited information prevents detailed analysis of its artistic merits.

Google audience: No audience reviews are available for this extremely old and obscure film.

Fun Fact

This is one of the earliest known films to feature a mummy as a central element, predating many more famous mummy films by decades.

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