The Shadow of Fu Manchu

English · Radio, OTR

The Shadow of Fu Manchu presents the thrilling adventures of the infamous character Fu Manchu, dramatized in a serial format. This series adapts the novels "The Insidious Fu Manchu", "The Hand of Fu Manchu", and "The Return of Fu Manchu" into 39 captivating 15-minute episodes. The majority of the episodes focus on "The Insidious Fu Manchu", which spans 24 episodes, while the other two novels are covered in fewer episodes.

The complete serial aired on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays over a period of 13 weeks, featuring a talented cast including Gale Gordon, Hanley Stafford, and Gerald Mohr. Although 39 episodes are documented, it has been reported that the actual number of episodes produced may be as high as 156, with additional content possibly covering other novels in the series.

Listeners can expect a mix of suspense and drama as they follow the exploits of Fu Manchu, a character that has captivated audiences for generations.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.