King of the Zombies (1941) | |
| Director(s) | Jean Yarbrough |
| Producer(s) | Lindsley Parsons |
| Top Genres | Comedy, Horror |
| Top Topics | Zombies |
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King of the Zombies (1941) was a Comedy - Horror Film directed by Jean Yarbrough and produced by Lindsley Parsons.
Academy Awards 1941 --- Ceremony Number 14 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Music - Scoring | Edward Kay | Nominated |
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KING OF THE ZOMBIES
By Dan Day, Jr. on Jul 16, 2023 From The Hitless Wonder Movie BlogAnother low-budget zombie tale. This time it's the 1941 Monogram production KING OF THE ZOMBIES. Three Americans (John Archer, Dick Purcell, and Mantan Moreland) are flying in a storm somewhere between Cuba and Puerto Rico. The trio crash land on an island, and find it to be inhabited by a mysteriou... Read full article
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Jefferson 'Jeff' Jackson:
[hearing voodoo drums] It ain't Gene Krupa!
Bill Summers: It's the same drums we heard the other night. Voodoo drums! Come on, we've got to find him!
Jefferson 'Jeff' Jackson: Oh Mr. Billy, we found enough for one day!
Jefferson 'Jeff' Jackson: [Eating the food set out for the zombies] This being a zombie sure is a drawback. Where's the salt?
Samantha, the Maid: You eats that the way it is and likes it. Zombies ain't supposed to use salt.
Jefferson 'Jeff' Jackson: [Samantha brings Jeff the salt] I thought you said!
Samantha, the Maid: I changed my mind.
Jefferson 'Jeff' Jackson: [Samantha continues to pour the salt] That's more like it. Take it easy there woman, I ain't no herring!
Samantha, the Maid: Now eat.
Jefferson 'Jeff' Jackson: [Samantha keeps pouring the salt] Whew! What is you trying to do? Poison me?
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Bill Summers: It's the same drums we heard the other night. Voodoo drums! Come on, we've got to find him!
Jefferson 'Jeff' Jackson: Oh Mr. Billy, we found enough for one day!
Jefferson 'Jeff' Jackson: [Eating the food set out for the zombies] This being a zombie sure is a drawback. Where's the salt?
Samantha, the Maid: You eats that the way it is and likes it. Zombies ain't supposed to use salt.
Jefferson 'Jeff' Jackson: [Samantha brings Jeff the salt] I thought you said!
Samantha, the Maid: I changed my mind.
Jefferson 'Jeff' Jackson: [Samantha continues to pour the salt] That's more like it. Take it easy there woman, I ain't no herring!
Samantha, the Maid: Now eat.
Jefferson 'Jeff' Jackson: [Samantha keeps pouring the salt] Whew! What is you trying to do? Poison me?
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Facts about
As of 2011, remains the only zombie-related film to be nominated for an Academy Award in any category (in this instance, Best Original Score for a Dramatic Picture).
In the presskit for this film, Monogram blatantly advised exhibitors to sell "it along the same lines as Paramount's The Ghost Breakers." The Bob Hope horror/comedy was a runaway hit at the time.
The role of Dr. Victor Sangre was designed for Bela Lugosi. When he became unavailable, furious negotiations ensued to obtain Peter Lorre for the part, but a deal could not be reached. Veteran character actor Henry Victor was signed just prior to the date of filming.
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In the presskit for this film, Monogram blatantly advised exhibitors to sell "it along the same lines as Paramount's The Ghost Breakers." The Bob Hope horror/comedy was a runaway hit at the time.
The role of Dr. Victor Sangre was designed for Bela Lugosi. When he became unavailable, furious negotiations ensued to obtain Peter Lorre for the part, but a deal could not be reached. Veteran character actor Henry Victor was signed just prior to the date of filming.
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