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Nazi Germany's most lavish Orientalist fever dream—tigers, temples, and terrible decisions.
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The Indian Tomb (1938)

Colonial campTechnicolor excessPre-Code pulp

Overview

AdventureDrama

After the events of Der Tiger von Eschnapur, Maharadscha Chandra is ready to execute his well-planned vengeance, in which German architect Peter Fürbringer, his fiancée Irene and his assistant will have to fight for their lives amidst a revolt fueled by traitor Prinz Ramigani.

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Standout Aspects

Production

Massive sets built in Babelsberg—Goebbels' budget went somewhere!

Costume

La Jana's temple dancer outfits defy physics and decency.

Best for:Solo: Late-night archival deep dive with snacks and irony.·Friends: Mystery Science Theater-style roast session required.
Heads up:Triggers: Racist colonial stereotypes presented as exotic spectacle.
Richard Eichberg

Director

Richard Eichberg

ReleasedJan 27, 1938
Runtime1h 34m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensityhigh
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Richard Eichberg-Film GmbH

Top Cast

Philip Dorn

Philip Dorn

Chandra, Maharadscha von Eschnapur

La Jana

La Jana

Sitha / Indira

Alexander Golling

Alexander Golling

Prinz Ramigani

Gustav Diessl

Gustav Diessl

Sascha Demidoff

Hans Stüwe

Hans Stüwe

Peter Fürbringer, Architekt

Kitty Jantzen

Kitty Jantzen

Irene Traven

Theo Lingen

Theo Lingen

Emil Sperling

Albert Hörrmann

Albert Hörrmann

Gerhard Bienert

Gerhard Bienert

Ratani

Valy Arnheim

Valy Arnheim

Wachmann Ramura

Carl Auen

Carl Auen

Indischer Nobiler

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Part of Joseph Goebbels' push for 'escapist' cinema to distract from militarization—big budgets, bigger propaganda value.

Trivia

La Jana died of pneumonia shortly after filming; this became her final, most iconic performance.

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The Indian Tomb (Richard Eichberg-Film GmbH) Collection(2 films)
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