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Dave O'Brien
Tony Woolrich
Jack Mulhall
Lt. Walsh
Kay Aldridge
Claudia Moore
Alan Mowbray
Cecil Moore
Frank Jenks
Egbert Egelhofer, aka Romeo
Edythe Elliott
Janis Buchanan
Vera Marshe
Ginger
Cyril Delevanti
Roberts
Stanley Price
Reggie Thomas
John Crawford
John Carraby
Paul Power
Timothy Wells
Fred Aldrich
Detective (uncredited)
Budd Buster
Mike - Stage Doorman (uncredited)
Tom Coleman
Senator in Play (uncredited)
Oliver Cross
Theater Patron (uncredited)
Tom Ferrandini
Theater Patron (uncredited)
Joe Gilbert
Theatre Patron (uncredited)
Pat Gleason
Reporter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 2, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Herman
- Screenplay & Story
- Milton Raison
- Original Title
- The Phantom of 42nd Street
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Herman
Milton Raison, Jack Harvey
Hugh Winn
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Herman
Director
Milton Raison
Screenplay
Hugh Winn
Editor
Mona Barry
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Phantom of 42nd Street
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Phantom of 42nd Street about?
A theatre critic teams up with a cop to investigate the murder of a Broadway actor.
Who directed The Phantom of 42nd Street?
The Phantom of 42nd Street was directed by Albert Herman.
Who stars in The Phantom of 42nd Street?
The principal cast of The Phantom of 42nd Street includes Dave O'Brien, Jack Mulhall, Kay Aldridge, Alan Mowbray, Frank Jenks.
When was The Phantom of 42nd Street released and how long is it?
The Phantom of 42nd Street was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 58m.
Is The Phantom of 42nd Street based on a book or true story?
The Phantom of 42nd Street is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jack Harvey", Novel: "Milton Raison".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Phantom of 42nd Street?
The Phantom of 42nd Street holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).