Phantom Killer (1942): Cast & Where to Watch
Phantom Killer is a 1942 romantic thriller directed by William Beaudine, starring John Hamilton as John G. Harrison, J. Farrell MacDonald and George J. Lewis. It runs 1 hour 1 minute. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and ScreenPix.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 1m (61 min)
- Director
- William Beaudine
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Monogram Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Phantom Killer About?
The premise of Phantom Killer without spoilers.
A prosecutor becomes entangled in a baffling case and meets a determined newspaper feature writer. Philanthropist and deaf‑mute John G. Harrison is identified at several murder scenes, yet he avoids conviction because dozens of witnesses claim he was hosting charity events at the exact times of the crimes.
Phantom Killer Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- psychotronic film
- murder trial
- female reporter
- newspaper reporter
- sign language
- finger spelling
- assistant district attorney
- rabbit's foot
- hidden door
- murder investigation
- hand over mouth
- screaming woman
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- bound and gagged
- tied to a chair
- shot in the chest
- identical twins
- racial stereotype
- 1940s
- gunfire
- held at gunpoint
- female newspaper reporter
- mysterious man
- grand piano
- pretending to be deaf
- shorthand
- discovering a dead body
- cigarette smoking
- henpecked husband
- twiddling thumbs
- reference to thomas dewey
- reference to tootsie
- character in banner newspaper headlines
- serial killer
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- firing a gun indoors
- anonymous tip
- everyday life during wartime
- replacement
- pretending to be mute
- drinking alcohol
- sitting on someone's desk
- writing a biography
- interpreter for the deaf
- janitor
- reference to jimmy durante
- telephone call from a phone booth
- wealthy philanthropist
- montage
- typewriter
- blackmail
Where to Watch Phantom Killer
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and ScreenPix. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Phantom Killer Cast & Characters
John Hamilton leads the cast as John G. Harrison, with J. Farrell MacDonald as Police Captain and George J. Lewis as Kramer. Directed by William Beaudine; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director William Beaudine
- John Hamilton as John G. Harrison
- J. Farrell MacDonald as Police Captain
- George J. Lewis as Kramer
- Frank Ellis as Kelsey
Also Starring in Phantom Killer
· 13 more- Mantan Moreland Nicodemus
- Warren Hymer Police Sgt. Pete Corrigan
- Kenneth Harlan Police Lt. Jim Brady
- Jack Cheatham Bailiff (uncredited)
- Dick Purcell Edward Clarkk
- Victor Adamson City Hall Janitor (uncredited)
- Gayne Whitman District Attorney John W. Rogers
- Joan Woodbury Barbara Mason
- Harry Depp Lester P. Cutler
- Karl Hackett Defense Attorney
- Robert Carson Dave Rigby
- Isabel La Mal Mrs. Rigby - Dave's Mother
- Arthur Berkeley Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Phantom Killer Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Acuso o Fantasma” and “Man and the Devil”.
- Also known as
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- Acuso o Fantasma
- Man and the Devil
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Phantom Killer FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Phantom Killer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Phantom Killer?
Phantom Killer runs 1 hour 1 minute (61 minutes).
When was Phantom Killer released?
Phantom Killer was released on October 2, 1942.
Who directed Phantom Killer?
Phantom Killer was directed by William Beaudine.
More films by William Beaudine Who is in the cast of Phantom Killer?
Phantom Killer stars John Hamilton as John G. Harrison, J. Farrell MacDonald as Police Captain and George J. Lewis as Kramer, among 17 credited actors.
Where can I watch Phantom Killer?
In the US, Phantom Killer is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix and Tubi TV (availability from JustWatch).
Does Phantom Killer have a post-credit scene?
No. Phantom Killer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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