The Mummy - actors, characters and roles

All actors and their roles in the film "The Mummy"
The Mummy (1959)
Timing: 1:28 (88 min)
The Mummy - TMDB rating
6.733/10
210

Actors and characters

Photo Peter Cushing #1760Photo Peter Cushing #1761Photo Peter Cushing #1762Photo Peter Cushing #1763

Peter Cushing

Peter Cushing
Character John Banning
Photo Christopher Lee #10195Photo Christopher Lee #10196Photo Christopher Lee #10197Photo Christopher Lee #10198

Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee
Character Kharis, the Mummy
Photo Yvonne Furneaux #126671Photo Yvonne Furneaux #126672Photo Yvonne Furneaux #126673Photo Yvonne Furneaux #126674

Yvonne Furneaux

Yvonne Furneaux
Character Isobel Banning / Princess Ananka
Photo Eddie Byrne #1817Photo Eddie Byrne #1818

Eddie Byrne

Eddie Byrne
Character Inspector Mulrooney
Photo Felix Aylmer #99544Photo Felix Aylmer #99545
Felix Aylmer
Character Stephen Banning
Photo Raymond Huntley #142522Photo Raymond Huntley #142523Photo Raymond Huntley #142524

Raymond Huntley

Raymond Huntley
Character Joseph Whemple
Photo George Pastell #56686
George Pastell
Character Mehemet Bey
Photo Michael Ripper #244867Photo Michael Ripper #244868Photo Michael Ripper #244869

Michael Ripper

Michael Ripper
Character Poacher
Photo George Woodbridge #117399
George Woodbridge
Character Police Constable

Denis Shaw

Denis Shaw
Character Mike
Gerald Lawson
Character Irish Customer
Photo Willoughby Gray #87311

Willoughby Gray

Willoughby Gray
Character Dr. Reilly
Photo John Stuart #54490
John Stuart
Character Coroner
David Browning
Character Police Sergeant
Frank Sieman
Character Bill
Photo Stanley Meadows #255020Photo Stanley Meadows #255021
Stanley Meadows
Character Attendant

Frank Singuineau

Frank Singuineau
Character Head Porter

What's left behind the scenes

  • The door that Christopher Lee was supposed to break down was accidentally locked before filming began, causing the actor's arm to dislocate from his shoulder upon impact. Ironically, this take was the one used in the film.
  • Christopher Lee (1922-2015) wasn't entirely acting when portraying the mummy's walk. In addition to back and shoulder injuries, he also sustained knee and shin injuries during filming in the 'swamp,' which was a water tank on the studio lot (the actor simply didn't see where pipes and other objects lay beneath the surface of the swamp water).
  • Cinematographer Jack Asher (1916-1991) wanted to create the impression for the audience that the tomb hadn't been opened for centuries. To achieve this effect, he instructed a member of the crew to climb onto a platform directly above the set and spray water into the air before the start of each scene. Afterwards, the water droplets would settle, clearing the air of smoke and dust particles and leaving the air completely clean.
  • In a scene with Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing's (1913-1994) practical jokes resulted in Lee suffering burns for several weeks. Additionally, Lee injured his back in a scene where he carries a girl.
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