Phantom Killer (1942)

Genre : Romance, Mystery

Runtime : 1H 1M

Director : William Beaudine
Writer : Karl Brown

Synopsis

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.

Actors

Dick Purcell
Dick Purcell
Edward Clarkk
Joan Woodbury
Joan Woodbury
Barbara Mason
John Hamilton
John Hamilton
John G. Harrison
Warren Hymer
Warren Hymer
Police Sgt. Pete Corrigan
Mantan Moreland
Mantan Moreland
Nicodemus
J. Farrell MacDonald
J. Farrell MacDonald
Police Captain
Gayne Whitman
Gayne Whitman
District Attorney John W. Rogers
Kenneth Harlan
Kenneth Harlan
Police Lt. Jim Brady
George J. Lewis
George J. Lewis
Kramer
Karl Hackett
Karl Hackett
Defense Attorney
Harry Depp
Harry Depp
Lester P. Cutler
Isabel La Mal
Isabel La Mal
Mrs. Rigby - Dave's Mother
Robert Carson
Robert Carson
Dave Rigby
Frank Ellis
Frank Ellis
Kelsey
Victor Adamson
Victor Adamson
City Hall Janitor

Crews

William Beaudine
William Beaudine
Director
Karl Brown
Karl Brown
Screenplay
A.W. Hackel
A.W. Hackel
Producer
Jack Ogilvie
Jack Ogilvie
Editor
Marcel Le Picard
Marcel Le Picard
Director of Photography

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