Richard Eichberg’s 1938 cinematic rendition of *The Indian Tomb*, the second instalment adapting Thea von Harbou’s 1918 fantasy adventure novel, presents a fascinating historical footnote in narrative problem-solving. Confronted with the perennial challenge of audiences potentially missing the preceding chapter, *The Tiger of Eschnapur*, Eichberg employs a remarkably straightforward solution: a concise yet comprehen…