This is really a terrific movie, surprisingly underrated. To begin with, George Arliss is flawless and dazzling in the role of l'Eminence Rouge. I wish someone would someday make a serious Fu Manchu movie, faithfully bringing Sax Rohmer's creation to the screen, and I can only imagine George Arliss in the role of Fu Manchu. Cardinal Richelieu and Fu Manchu have a lot in common.
Even though Alexandre Dumas isn't credited for the story, all of the action comes straight out of Dumas.
Even though Alexandre Dumas isn't credited for the story, all of the action comes straight out of Dumas.