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Phantoms, Inc.(1945)
Status: Released
Date: 1945-06-09
53%
3 Votes
Time: 0h 17m
Overview:
This Crime Does Not Pay entry focuses on fake spiritualists. A mother is worried about her son, who is missing in action. Over time, she gives a con man all of the family savings to find reassurance that her son is all right. When she can no longer pay, events take a tragic turn.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Phantoms, Inc.
Top 10 Billed Cast
Dorothy Adams
Dr. Trykel's Associate
Morris Ankrum
Narrator (voice)
Ralph Dunn
Detective Lester
Lloyd Ingraham
High School Principal
Howard M. Mitchell
Butcher
Frank Reicher
Philip Kenneson, Sr.
Arthur Shields
Dr. Rupert Trykel
Ann Shoemaker
Mrs. Martha Kenneson
Crane Whitley
Inspector Becker
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Overview
This Crime Does Not Pay entry focuses on fake spiritualists. A mother is worried about her son, who is missing in action. Over time, she gives a con man all of the family savings to find reassurance that her son is all right. When she can no longer pay, events take a tragic turn.
Release Date
1945-06-09
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