King of the Zombies (1941) [Horror]

[@pupolozano]

Mantan Moreland shoul be the credits main actor he carries the whole movie on his shoulders

[@christophernelson1933]

The great Mantan Moreland stealing the show, handing out one liners like popcorn!

[@wtk6069]

This is a favorite of mine. Mantan Moreland is a timeless comedic genius!

[@vernalc2449]

Mantan Moreland is a scene stealer in every movie and tv show that he appeared in. "i thought I was a bit off-color to be a ghost!" I literally spit my drink across the room!" That was just four minutes into the film. Later: "I'm afraid it was no accident. We were on our way to the Bah-hay-mus..." THANKS for uploading for us, so glad I subscribed to your channel.

[@paulcaron400]

Mantan sure had a way with himself those eyes and lines he’s a kook and I love him 🤪🥰

[@todaynow1563]

Vernal C Mantan Moreland was in demand for movies and made a descent income he made the movies work, he always stole the movie and it went from a bit part to him being the movie. very talented man.

[@vernalc2449]

@@todaynow1563 most definitely AGREE!

[@christopherdunne4048]

You ' literally spit [your] drink across the room!" Literally hope it wasn't tomato juice. That's hard to get out of shag carpet.

[@vernalc2449]

@@christopherdunne4048 how did you know I had shag carpeting?

[@whitneysylvester730]

I love these old monogram films and Mantan Moreland makes any film a winner!

[@falconone7230]

Love being cozy at home on a rainy 🌧day while watching classic movies😌

[@joepeanut6827]

With the women you love.😍

[@MikeWeiner]

@@joepeanut6827 How many women do you have!?!

[@joepeanut6827]

@@MikeWeiner Just one, how many, Women do you have??

[@AnakinAtheistWiccan]

agreed, sis.

[@MikeWeiner]

@@joepeanut6827 Sadly, my fiancee died of cancer in october 2019, so I have no one.

[@marcosousa1821]

Two examples of dialogues from the film "Move over boys, I'm one of the gang now"; "He's sick, get him some brandy" medicine was so much simpler in the 40's.

[@Tsiri09]

I love the ACTING in these old movies! I'll never understand how anyone could think that the comic genius of Mantan Moreland was "demeaning" to anyone. It's takes real skill to play the parts he did.

[@todaynow1563]

Tina Gallagher it was not Mantan Morelands skills as a actor that was in question it was the parts he was offered, he was very funny and took the low end parts offered and made them work as any true actor does, he got what was offered in that slot in time in the movies. He had steady work and a descent income.

[@teptime]

@@todaynow1563 I'll add that he worked with many of the biggest stars in Hollywood, and they ALL spoke highly of him(even John Wayne, who was roundly a bigot, often pulled strings to get him parts later in his career).

[@stanthology]

Should have held out for a Dr. Huxtable role.

[@netarcheruto]

@@todaynow1563 I second that emotion

[@netarcheruto]

simple answer to your

[@dankydiecast5686]

I bought a really nice collectors set of zombie movies a couple of years ago. It was $99.00 and there are 20 films in the set. They came in a large tin container shaped and colored like a hideous zombie face. Inside are 10 DVDs with two movies on each disc. Each disc is in its own cardboard sleeve and each sleeve has really cool scary and creepy artwork on it. There’s also a big booklet that gives a history and backstory on each movie. I’m glad I bought it because King of the Zombies is one of my favorite movies in the set. 😊

[@meowcat9636]

It's an excellent comedy.

[@terriwarner8682]

I just love Mantan Moreland. Very, very funny man and a lovely human being.

[@ashleyme8174]

I am in my 30s but love these movies. Morlenad goes on my list as one of the best actors of all time. This is a movie I can watch agian and agian and not be bored.

[@bps3013]

Mantan Moreland is in top form here, no matter how many times I've watched this it's always entertaining!

[@cddurant3909]

"Move over boys, I'm one of the gang now" LOL.

[@Red23165]

love this movie cant get enough watching it you wont see movies like these today those days are gone and no sound effects or special technology like today and no swearing good clean enjoyable movie to watch a classic

[@sridharanv.k.881]

Top performance from Mantan. He is a born actor. Thanks for posting

[@wilde4445]

MantAn Moreland makes any movie he is in, great fun to watch. Thank you.

[@andreichivu7653]

Watch the 1940ies Charlie Chan series...

[@mwbright]

He would have been great in Sophie's Choice.

[@deAnguelo]

Samantha made the movie for me when she asked Mantan, "Does I look like a Widow?" Another great line from Mantan, asking about the old woman cooking, "Who's that, Methousela?"

[@noman8412]

"You ain't no zombie! 'Cuz zombies can't talk!" "Can I help it 'cuz I'm loquacious?"

[@auletjohnast03638]

de Anguelo, Mantan is best known as Rochester of the Jack Benny Show.

[@zuazhar1630]

John Alt: No, Rochester was played by Eddie Anderson on radio and then on the Jack Benny television show.

[@pamreffner1003]

I love old movies like this. funny how after a plane crash they come out of it, neat and tidy. shirts tucked in, hat on.. LOL

[@servant4Christ7]

Thank you for taking your time in posting this movie, we truly enjoyed it.

[@gerardosalazar161]

Listening to the titles’ music I recalled this movie; I watched at home in Hamburg and most had been around 1958 when I was six. Happy memories and I have enjoyed every single second of this movie. Thank you for posting.

[@jimmyr9468]

In a plane crash, and thrown from the plane. Not only unhurt, but doesn't even lose his hat! Mantan!

[@peacemakerwolf8972]

One of my favorite movies... absolutely adore Mantan Moreland!

[@AleadaA]

Fun & Cute - just what I need to relax with -I love these old movies!

[@1o1beauty]

Aleada Siragusa me too Stuck inside for 5 days now

[@martylawson3545]

I wish there were a lot more horror themed movies with mantan Moreland and Samantha as a team. They made a great onscreen team. I discovered this movie only 5 years ago or so and it's in my Halloween list now. Spider Baby is another great one that is rarely mentioned. I don't see how the guy gets shot so many times at the end and lives. Lol. One of my favorite lines is " want another piece of pie? I've already had 2! You've already had 6! " Thanks for sharing the video

[@royahold1966]

thanks for the heads up on "spider baby" it was worth the watch.

[@raymondgerman6671]

Moreland is in a couple of Charley Chan movies and Lugosi’s WHITE ZOMBIE.

[@pietrayday9915]

"You are the most pie-ous zombie I ever did see!" I agree completely about Moreland and Samantha as a team - the ONLY chemistry I could detect in that movie was between those two, and they made a heck of a great comedy team!

[@dorcella8797]

My great grandmother told me she knew mantan well and that he was always his character. What a blessing to get rave reviews being your natural, wonderful self. He"d be a big star today.

[@gailfisher1350]

Great movie. Love Mantan. Why no Brandy for him m. A little nasty.

[@justjeph6927]

'when a zombie eats salt, it dries up and gets dead again' We've been doing it all wrong- just feed em McDonalds!

[@gungagalunga7761]

Mantan Moreland, amazing comedic talent and a very, very busy man. I was just reading in IMDb, in 1941 alone, he acted in 19 movies, 16 movies in '42, 15 movies in '43, and 11 in '44 (plus many others).

[@NMranchhand]

It's amazing how he could sew together a movie that would not have moved along on it's own. What a talent; a real movie saver. I'll watch a movie just because he's in it. Watch Lucky Ghost where he stars!

[@puffinvapor4551]

Classic-- no brandy for one of them!

[@zuazhar1630]

His “Charlie Chan” movies were hilarious, too!

[@rogersmicharl]

CAUSE EVERYBODY ELSE WAS FIGHTING WW2

[@louispigliacelli9246]

I wonder if his salary reflected his value as an actor to what ever studio, or studios he worked for.

[@H.C.Q.]

"If there's one thing I wouldn't wanna be twice, zombies is both of them."

[@Red23165]

Love this movie these movies you will never see again today I still till this day enjoy watching this movie thanks

[@ArmTheCreative]

I hate you! LOL!!!! Funny!

[@jean6872]

*_I'm so glad the Black man kept opening his eyes wide and making jokes because I was scared of those zombies._*

[@alexapenn6399]

i keep LOLling he's hilarious! and Mantan and Samantha together have great chemistry!

[@ItachiUchiha-ih6yy]

watched this as a kid, more of a comedy than horror as its a classic lol

[@jamalsmith5073]

Mantan, Tim Moore, Spencer Williams...pure talents

[@RAY-THE-WAY]

I love how Moreland breaks his Zombie character when Samantha asked him about the white zombie. “Where’s the white one?” “What white one?” 😆

[@mogreenz]

I never get tired of this classic...Mantan should appear on currency.

[@allister-malister9179]

What a fun movie! Moreland was fantastic!

[@michaelmcaleese5039]

Mantan Moreland carries this movie.

[@captainnightwisp6925]

Most definitely

[@viggycat8592]

You’re right there!

[@glassgraves]

Amen brother

[@lindaanderson7077]

Most Definitely. He should have had top billing!!

[@krytietv6831]

@@lindaanderson7077- Mantan’s name was printed larger and in all caps, so in a way he had a greater more prominent billing…just not listed first.

[@marybrown4469]

Mr. Moreland is always entertaining.

[@kirstiemcfeatters4348]

"move over boys I'm one of the gang now." brilliant.

[@CarlosSanchez-kd8et]

Hahaha

[@lindarodeck7858]

@@CarlosSanchez-kd8et 11¹¹¹1¹

[@juancastillonb]

Just then I knew he wasn't a zombie, he was feigning only to find out

[@michaelmakes4883]

THE best line in this gem....he of course is the real star of this programmer,which is a witty hybrid of zombies and Nazis...pure gold.

[@cesarhectorelreydelasalsao1261]

😂😂😂👍

[@debrabolton9372]

Mantan Moreland was always entertaining. I enjoyed him in the Charlie Chan films, too. This was a decent film.

[@lorifarias-hamel4460]

Good movie!!

[@parrot0051]

Mantan Moreland and Rick Carter with their routine of not finishing a sentence and the other picks up on it in two Charlie Films, over the top funny.

[@ritataylor324]

This movie is so funny mantan is a riot. Love these old back and white movies. Please bring us more movies with mantan in them. Mantan is a riot to watch. Those two gals in the kitchen were funny too.i have joined the gang is hysterical

[@robertmetz7333]

Mantan Moreland was a Great Actor!! Love this Stuff

[@paulschuetze6169]

I don't which is better, the film or the comments; fabulous

[@JTruong3rd]

The humor from Mantan is pretty timeless.

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

For me it's one of my favorite movies, There's plenty of funny bits. Mantan was hilarious, The Voodoo stuff was a nice touch.

[@cindylira9503]

hahaha...Mantan Moreland never stops to open his eyes...he°s the funny part from the movie...

[@jamesbaker7166]

Mr.Moreland is hilarious.A classic 40's horror flick.

[@allensacharov5424]

thanks to Mantan Moreland, this is perhaps the greatest zombie movie ever

[@katconner5485]

Don't forget Night of the living dead 😍🧟

[@debrawhite6008]

I love old movies like this

[@madderhat5852]

+Debra White It was a great copy of the film. Looks clean and fresh.

[@VintageVera]

This is one of my favorite movies.

[@jer347ify]

I am so HAPPY to see so many long lost movies and shows. Don't know where to start.

[@rowbygoren1830]

Mantan means more to me in deciding to view a film than any other stars listed in the credits.

[@artisttargeted6146]

What A Great Ole Movie. Absolutely Loved it. Cheers and Thank You. 💞

[@sage4nowty129]

Mantan Moreland was also the partner of Frankie Darro in several movies, detective movies of a sort. Great stuff!

[@haremcinema-show_over7642]

Thanks for sharing these. Love your channel!

[@frederickratel4231]

Classic 1941 vintage. The world was very different 80 years ago, and still changing. The dialogue / screenplay is excellent.

[@garryferrington811]

Mantan Moreland should have had the first credit. He's on screen more than anyone else!

[@sallykohorst8803]

Love horror films from the early days of films so thanks.

[@johnkean6852]

Modern movies are more _Terror_ than _Horror_ . I like the comic slant to this tale. Thanx for the uppie.

[@agerven]

Had an enjoyable time! Good story telling and some humor too.

[@thisravenhasflown010]

Mantan Moreland... the main reason I chose this film. Love how he is as a zombie!!

[@notgivinup]

You have awesome movies, thank you for you channel.... I'm here all the time! :)

[@kennethgray545]

I remember watching this as a kid and loved Jeff. On rewatching, even more hilarious. "Move over boys, I'm one of the gang now" 😂

[@kdegru1080]

The Edward Kay score really is fantastic and surprisingly good for a B film. Vcitor and Moreland make this film.

[@Soultaker_For_Hire]

Great movie with a mix of horror and comedy. Moreland is a laugh riot.

[@jamiee172]

Mantan is what makes this movie worth watching

[@holoholohaolenokaoi2299]

Mantan is like Edith on "all in the family" the two of them played character roles, and both were loved and smart in real life

[@smokyquartz5817]

It's amazing that it's almost a hundred years after and we still laugh at how funny he is! Store the show! Probably more than he thought of this script !

[@AnakinAtheistWiccan]

about 80 years is closer lol. wtf.

[@theuploder8424]

14:43 The most comedic scene of the movie.

[@markrubin9449]

Mantan is great. He never says," Feet's, don't fail me now". but he should have.

[@Red23165]

love that saying

[@kirkhaas6665]

I can't my foot dun took to root

[@robertdevoy3119]

Even if they titled this Queen of the Zombies I still would have loved it. Riveting through out and a must see.

[@mjc11a]

Enjoyable movie with a great cast and a quality upload makes for entertaining viewing! Thanks for posting.

[@ghenulo]

Yeah, I just came from "White Zombie" and was amazed how much better this movie's audio was.

[@kennypitts4829]

That was plenty enjoyable. I agree Moreland makes the film.

[@seriseriom8445]

@internet ! For playing the very same character and nothing even remotley else in *all* his movies? In truth he got payed more than what he was worth by far. He defines the term "one trick pony".

[@anonagain]

@@seriseriom8445 In Drums of the Desert (1940) he played a sergeant in charge of a squad of Senegalese in French colonial Algeria and did a good job with some of the heavier scenes. But as far as I know that was his only serious role - there weren't many opportunities for black actors in the 40's to play serious characters.

[@richmcgee434]

@@seriseriom8445 One assumes you'd level the same criticism against Abbott & Costello, Laurel & Hardy, and the Stooges while you're at it? Because their comedy's the same no matter what their role is in every single appearance. Hell, you must feel the same way about Adam Sandler and Jim Carrey too, right? Think they're all equally overpaid?

[@frankstephenson1746]

I absolutely loved watching this !!! Took me somewhere And that’s what it’s all about...

[@AMARS11663]

great..i love old b and white movies...specially horror movies

[@crystalhiscock6418]

Wow this is a very good movie and I am very happy that it is on KZbin

[@magarac99]

Mantan Moreland... Monogram Studios... doesn't get any better!

[@cynthiarogers2904]

GREAT MOVIE.. I've watched it multiple tomes. Love MANTAN MORELAND, John Archer is Ann Archer's father.

[@easyguitarlessonsgrandpaal9126]

Who ever thought a bad script and childish acting filmed by what one would guess is a monkey compared to today's standards could be so entertaining. Thank you for posting such a CLASSIC and the laughs, loved it.

[@disco07]

Late show memories. Hoping for the East Side Kids, Mantan Moreland, WC Fields, Mickey Rooney. In this movie we have Leigh Whipper the spookiest man in show biz and an accomplished actor in his own right. Well back to the late show!

[@chrissoller5268]

would you believe this movie was nominated for an academy award for best music

[@kathyflorcruz552]

No.

[@SirOtter1]

Yep. Best score, specifically.

[@elbertderf803]

no

[@SBCBears]

Yes, it is surprising, but the music does complement well the movie.

[@indy_go_blue6048]

Didn't know that but I know I keep hearing "Abraham! Abraham! Abraham! Abraham!" like in "Holiday Inn."

[@alexapenn6399]

Yea!!!!! - i love Mantan he was one of favorites as a kid!!! he was such a great comedian :} "I thought I was a bit off color to be a ghost." OMG i really laughed out loud - boy, was he good. if it weren't for him, the movie would just lay there like a dead pancake. . .

[@sherriebrand1771]

Ah, back when a marble orchard was a fine place for a crack up. I, personally, wish I could come up with dialog like this, boy and how!

[@ArmTheCreative]

Im getting hooked on the BW classics!!!!

[@allenkracalik7662]

Mantan Moreland steals the whole show, making what would otherwise be a potboiler an entertain hour and seven minutes.

[@User-435ggrest]

Mantan saying "I'm one of the gang now" to the zombies got me. He just clowned on the bad guy😂

[@markburnett8]

Mantan was COOL! :)

[@dingalingmasterpiecetheater]

Mantan Moreland is legendary!

[@russellgrenning1317]

Dick Purcell (1905 - 1944) was most famous for playing Captain America aka Grant Gardner, District Attorney in Part One of an intended 15 part series of 15 minute serials which was completed only a few weeks prior to his sudden death. It became well known for a rather high camp mock seriousness which involved weapons called the Dynamic Vibrator (don't laugh!) and the Electronic Firebolt. Purcell appeared in a long list of mostly B grade potboilers. This film was originally intended to star Bela Lugosi but that failed as did an attempt to recruit Peter Lorre.

[@joycesuggs2496]

I love these movies

[@robertnantz5544]

Moreland cracks me up luv his work

[@lizabethduran4417]

I was Amazed to read. Madame Sul-Te-Wen, was the daughter of freed slaves. Rest In Paradise with TMH Queen 💜💛

[@leaevertsz]

Old horror movies are the best

[@dustyrustymusty3577]

You can't kill zombies with a gun. You'd think that smart doctor would know that.

[@SwaggerNauts365]

This is a pretty fun movie.

[@derrickbullock8737]

This movie is fantastic

[@jeffwads]

This had me rolling. Good stuff.

[@cgrable8342]

Marguerite Whitten, what fun to watch her in this movie!

[@tomphillips2214]

Thank you for this!

[@andreichivu7653]

"Listen...what is that sound like to you ? I don't know but it ain't Gene Krupa " 🤣🤣🤣

[@Moronvideos1940]

I downloaded this Thank you Love that Mantan Moreland

[@saltydawg7078]

Zombiefied!!! Mantan Moreland was the best

[@RRW1982]

Now _this_ is a cut above the usual B-movie, unless you just 'watch the movie'. Mantan managed to speak to every viewer, whatever their persuasion, and it seems to me that in this film, he has a much more significant role. The additional African American actors open up a much larger part of the film to their talents, which are _so good_ as to be taken for granted. A good actor makes it seem that _anybody_ could do that. Take the character of Momba, The Butler - a pretty seedy guy. Here's a snip from the wikipedia about Leigh Whipper: _______ Whipper was the son of African-American educator, author and activist Frances Rollin Whipper and a nephew of abolitionist William Whipper, attorney William J. Whipper. Educated at Howard University Law School, he left in 1895 and never practiced as a lawyer. _______ Others have impressive backgrounds, and they all make this fun film a real standout. Thank you for posting it!