Movie: Phantoms, Inc.

Top 10 Billed Cast

Dorothy Adams
Dorothy Adams

Dr. Trykel's Associate

Morris Ankrum
Morris Ankrum

Narrator (voice)

Ralph Dunn
Ralph Dunn

Detective Lester

Harry Hayden
Harry Hayden

Gus Conklin

Lloyd Ingraham
Lloyd Ingraham

High School Principal

Howard M. Mitchell
Howard M. Mitchell

Butcher

Frank Reicher
Frank Reicher

Philip Kenneson, Sr.

Arthur Shields
Arthur Shields

Dr. Rupert Trykel

Ann Shoemaker
Ann Shoemaker

Mrs. Martha Kenneson

Crane Whitley
Crane Whitley

Inspector Becker

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    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

  • Average

    5.3

  • Rating:

    2.6 starts
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    English
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