Boris Karloff and Zita Johann in The Mummy (1932), directed by Karl Freund.

The Mummy (1932): Boris Karloff’s Unforgettable Imhotep

A Classic Awakens Boris Karloff, fresh from his role as Frankenstein’s monster, slips into the ancient wrappings of Imhotep. His portrayal is haunting. Karloff doesn’t need to speak much. His eyes, deep and hollow, tell the tale. They speak of an undying love that transcends millennia. Zita Johann’s Spellbinding Presence Opposite Karloff, Zita Johann plays…