Phantoms, Inc.(1945)
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.
Movie: Phantoms, Inc.
Top 10 Billed Cast
Dr. Trykel's Associate
Narrator (voice)
Detective Lester
Gus Conklin
High School Principal
Butcher
Philip Kenneson, Sr.
Dr. Rupert Trykel
Mrs. Martha Kenneson
Inspector Becker
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