The Phantom Broadcast
“The Crooner Lay Dead...Yet His Voice Haunted 20,000,000 People!”
Synopsis
A handsome radio singer has it all--fame, money, adoring fans--but what no one knows is that his accompanist, a hunchbacked piano player, is actually the voice behind the arrogant, abusive "singer"'s fame. The two men fall for the same girl, and when the singer turns up dead, suspicion falls upon his assistant and the girl.
Top Cast
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Ralph Forbes
Norman Wilder
Vivienne Osborne
Elsa Evans
Arnold Gray
Grant Murdock
Gail Patrick
Laura Hamilton
Paul Page
Dr. Robert Brooks
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Sandy Higgins
Carl Miller
Lefty Morris
Rockliffe Fellowes
Joe Maestro
Pauline Garon
Nancy
Louise Beavers
Minnie
Harland Tucker
Program Manager
George Nash
Artist
Mary MacLaren
Beth
Althea Henley
Model
George 'Gabby' Hayes
Police Lieutenant
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 14, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Rosen
- Screenplay & Story
- Tristram Tupper
- Original Title
- The Phantom Broadcast
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- W.T. Lackey Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Rosen
Tristram Tupper
William T. Lackey
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Rosen
Director
William T. Lackey
Producer
Tristram Tupper
Screenplay
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Phantom Broadcast
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Phantom Broadcast about?
A handsome radio singer has it all--fame, money, adoring fans--but what no one knows is that his accompanist, a hunchbacked piano player, is actually the voice behind the arrogant, abusive "singer"'s fame. The two men fall for the same girl, and when the singer turns up dead, suspicion falls upon his assistant and the girl.
Who directed The Phantom Broadcast?
The Phantom Broadcast was directed by Phil Rosen.
Who stars in The Phantom Broadcast?
The principal cast of The Phantom Broadcast includes Ralph Forbes, Vivienne Osborne, Arnold Gray, Gail Patrick, Paul Page.
When was The Phantom Broadcast released and how long is it?
The Phantom Broadcast was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Phantom Broadcast?
The Phantom Broadcast holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).