A resurrected Egyptian mummy follows a charming woman he considers to be the reincarnation of his lover and bride. Starring Boris Karloff and Zita Johann. Official Trailer A group of British archaeologists guided by Sir Joseph Whemple find the mummified remnants of the ancient Egyptian prince Imhotep, along with the fabled scroll of Thoth. When one of the archaeologists recites the scroll out loud, Imhotep comes back to life, but escapes. Many years later, Imhotep has taken on the disguise of a rich man, as he searches Egypt for his lost love, who he deems has been reincarnated as the beautiful Helen Grosvenor.