

Phantom Killer
“A prosecutor butts his brains into the stone wall of mystery and runs into a newspaper female feature writer!”
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Dick Purcell
Edward Clarkk
Joan Woodbury
Barbara Mason
John Hamilton
John G. Harrison
Warren Hymer
Police Sgt. Pete Corrigan
Mantan Moreland
Nicodemus
J. Farrell MacDonald
Police Captain
Gayne Whitman
District Attorney John W. Rogers
Kenneth Harlan
Police Lt. Jim Brady
George J. Lewis
Kramer
Karl Hackett
Defense Attorney
Harry Depp
Lester P. Cutler
Isabel La Mal
Mrs. Rigby - Dave's Mother
Robert Carson
Dave Rigby
Frank Ellis
Kelsey
Victor Adamson
City Hall Janitor (uncredited)
Arthur Berkeley
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Jack Cheatham
Bailiff (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 2, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Beaudine
- Screenplay & Story
- Karl Brown
- Original Title
- Phantom Killer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Beaudine
Karl Brown, Albert DeMond
Marcel Le Picard
Jack Ogilvie
A.W. Hackel
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Brown
Screenplay
William Beaudine
Director
Eugene Joseff
Costume Design
A.W. Hackel
Producer
Jack Ogilvie
Editor
Marcel Le Picard
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Phantom Killer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Phantom Killer about?
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.
Who directed Phantom Killer?
Phantom Killer was directed by William Beaudine.
Who stars in Phantom Killer?
The principal cast of Phantom Killer includes Dick Purcell, Joan Woodbury, John Hamilton, Warren Hymer, Mantan Moreland.
When was Phantom Killer released and how long is it?
Phantom Killer was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.




















