Chandu the Magician story

movie: Chandu the Magician (1932) · 1932-08-18

For three years, Frank Chandler has studied eastern magic with the Yogis in India and is now known by his new identity, Chandu. He now has the power to teleport, astral project, mesmerize, as well as project illusions. With these supernatural abilities he has been entrusted by his teacher to go forth with his youth and strength to conquer the evil that threatens mankind.

9 total · 4 major · 5 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
death ray major The inventor Robert Regent developed a death ray whose beams reach half way round the world.
romantic love major Chandu and Princess Nadji.
speculative ability major Chandu learned how to teleport, astral project, mesmerize, as well as project illusions from the Yogis in India.
the lust for power major Roxor plots to use death ray to aid his plans for world domination.
alcohol abuse minor Chandu tired to help Albert Miggles overcome his drinking problem.
human vs. captivity minor Robert Regent held captive by Roxor.
husband and wife minor Robert Regent and Betty Lou Regent.
remote projection of self minor Chandu was taught how to project an image of himself by Yogis.
teleportation ability minor Chandu was taught how to teleport himself by Yogis.