The Return of Chandu is a 1934 American fantasy film serial in 12 episodes based on the radio series Chandu the Magician. It was directed by Ray Taylor and starred Béla Lugosi as Frank Chandler (aka Chandu the Magician). In 1935, the serial was edited down from 208 minutes to two 65 minute features, and was released as The Return of Chandu and Chandu on the Magic Island.