An ancient Egyptian priest named Imhotep is revived when a British archaeological expedition finds his mummy and one of the researchers accidentally reads an ancient life-giving spell. Imhotep escapes from the field site and searches for the reincarnation of the soul of his lover.

Boris Karloffas Imhotep / Ardath Bey
Zita Johannas Helen Grosvenor / Princess Anck-es-en-Amon
David Mannersas Frank Whemple
Arthur Byronas Sir Joseph Whemple
Edward Van Sloanas Dr. Muller
Bramwell Fletcheras Ralph Norton
Noble Johnsonas The Nubian Servant
Kathryn Byronas Frau Muller
Leonard Mudieas Professor Pearson
James Craneas The Pharaoh