Phantom Killer (1942)
A prosecutor butts his brains into the stone wall of mystery and runs into a newspaper female feature writer!
Well-known philanthropist and deaf-mute John G. Harrison is identified leaving the scene of several murders but evades successful prosecution as there are hundreds of witnesses who have also seen him emceeing benefits at the exact same time as the murders.
Director: William Beaudine
Genre: Romance, Mystery, Crime, Thriller
Runtime: 61 min
Release Date: October 2, 1942
Cast
- Dick Purcell - Edward Clarkk
- Joan Woodbury - Barbara Mason
- John Hamilton - John G. Harrison
- Warren Hymer - Police Sgt. Pete Corrigan
- Mantan Moreland - Nicodemus
- J. Farrell MacDonald - Police Captain
- Gayne Whitman - District Attorney John W. Rogers
- Kenneth Harlan - Police Lt. Jim Brady
- George J. Lewis - Kramer
- Karl Hackett - Defense Attorney
Screenplay
- Karl Brown (Screenplay)
- Albert DeMond (Story)
Cinematography: Marcel Le Picard
Editing: Jack Ogilvie
Production: Monogram Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Cold Cases: Unsolved Murder Secrets
Keywords
deaf-mute, remake, murder, philanthropist, sign languages, female reporter
More Films by Director: William Beaudine
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Phantom Killer about?
- Well-known philanthropist and deaf-mute John G. Harrison is identified leaving the scene of several murders but evades successful prosecution as there are hundreds of witnesses who have also seen him emceeing benefits at the exact same time as the murders.
- Who directed Phantom Killer?
- Phantom Killer was directed by William Beaudine.
- Who stars in Phantom Killer?
- Phantom Killer stars Dick Purcell, Joan Woodbury, John Hamilton, Warren Hymer, Mantan Moreland, J. Farrell MacDonald.
- How long is Phantom Killer?
- Phantom Killer has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
- What genre is Phantom Killer?
- Phantom Killer is a Romance, Mystery, Crime, Thriller film.
- Where was Phantom Killer produced?
- Phantom Killer was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Phantom Killer?
- The themes of Phantom Killer include: Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Cold Cases: Unsolved Murder Secrets.