While investigating the theft of antiquities from an ancient tomb excavation, Charlie discovers the body of the expedition's leader concealed inside the mummy's wrappings..
Is it worth your time? If you like old-school detective mysteries that don't take themselves too seriously, sure. You'll probably dig this if you enjoy 1930s camp or have a weird soft spot for archeology-themed crime flicks. But if you hate dated stereotypes or need a movie with a fast pace, you're gonna have a bad tim...
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"Is it worth your time? If you like old-school detective mysteries that don't take themselves too seriously, sure. You'll probably dig this if you enjoy 1930s camp or have a weird soft spot for archeology-themed crime flicks. But if you hate dated stereotypes or need a movie with a fast pace, you're gonna have a bad time. Stay away. Warner Oland is just doing his thing here. There’s a comfort to it, honestly. Like putting on an old, slightly itchy sweater. He walks through these Egyptian sets wi..."
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