The Phantom (1943): Cast
The Phantom is a 1943 action adventure film directed by B. Reeves Eason, starring Tom Tyler as Godfrey Prescott / The Phantom, Frank Shannon and Jeanne Bates. It runs 4 hours 59 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 4h 59m (299 min)
- Director
- B. Reeves Eason
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Phantom About?
The premise of The Phantom without spoilers.
Two rival parties race toward the legendary Lost City of Zoloz: Professor Davidson leads a scientific team hoping to create an archaeological site, while a ruthless treasure hunter seeks the city’s fabled riches. A foreign agent plots a secret airbase, stirring the natives against The Phantom, who has kept the jungle calm. After the Phantom is slain, his son assumes his mantle, battling the agents and profiteers to restore peace and protect the hidden city.
The Phantom Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- chapter play
- superstition
- skull ring
- cave throne
- circumvention
- trading post
- narrator
- narration
- death chamber
- pistol
- fear
- ceremony
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- devil dog
- foreign agent
- taboo
- episodic structure
- drum
- princess
- cult favorite
- betrayal
- good versus evil
- legend
- village
- poisonous gas
- native
- explosive
- chief
- character name as title
- the phantom character
- man wears tights
- superhero action
- jungle adventure
- american abroad
- serial
- 15 chapter serial
- columbia serial
- lost city
- professor
- search
- german
- africa
- jungle
- airplane
- rescue
- deception
- bartender
- cigarette smoking
- ambush
- gunfire
- dual role
The Phantom Cast & Characters
Tom Tyler leads the cast as Godfrey Prescott / The Phantom, with Frank Shannon as Professor Davidson and Jeanne Bates as Diana Palmer. Directed by B. Reeves Eason; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director B. Reeves Eason
- Tom Tyler as Godfrey Prescott / The Phantom
- Frank Shannon as Professor Davidson
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Jeanne Bates as Diana Palmer - Ernie Adams as Rusty Fenton (uncredited)
Also Starring in The Phantom
· 10 more- I. Stanford Jolley Watson (uncredited)
- Edmund Cobb Grogan (uncredited)
- Anthony Caruso Count Silento (uncredited)
- Kenneth MacDonald Dr. Bremmer
- Iron Eyes Cody Native (uncredited)
- Dick Curtis Tartar Chieftain (uncredited)
- Dan White Braddock (uncredited)
- George Chesebro Marsden (uncredited)
- Jay Silverheels Astari Warrior (uncredited)
- Ace the Wonder Dog Devil (uncredited)
More from B. Reeves Eason
More films directed by B. Reeves Eason: Rimfire, Wagon Wheels West, Truck Busters and Men of the Sky.
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The Phantom FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Phantom, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Phantom?
The Phantom runs 4 hours 59 minutes (299 minutes).
When was The Phantom released?
The Phantom was released on December 24, 1943.
Who directed The Phantom?
The Phantom was directed by B. Reeves Eason.
More films by B. Reeves Eason Who is in the cast of The Phantom?
The Phantom stars Tom Tyler as Godfrey Prescott / The Phantom, Frank Shannon as Professor Davidson and Jeanne Bates as Diana Palmer, among 14 credited actors.
Does The Phantom have a post-credit scene?
No. The Phantom has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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