The Indian Tomb

Originally released in two parts, this lavish adventure saga from pioneering German filmmaker Joe May stars Conrad Veidt as an Indian maharajah who plots an elaborate revenge against the British army officer who has stolen the heart of Veidt's princess wife. Daredevil chases, exotic locales and man-eating tigers are in ample supply. Olaf Fønss, Mia May also star; scripted by Fritz Lang, who directed a 1958 remake. 4 hrs. Standard; Soundtrack: music score; visual essay. Silent with music score.