The Phantom of the Air
“Whiriling Propellars ! Screeching Struts! Billowing Parachutes! Roaring Engines! Barking Guns!”
Synopsis
An adventure serial presented in 12 chapters. Inventor Thomas Edmunds uses a super plane, 'The Phantom,' to protect his new anti-gravity invention, the Contragrav, from theft.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Basil Dickey, George H. Plympton
- Original Title
- The Phantom of the Air
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Taylor
Basil Dickey, George H. Plympton, Ella O'Neill
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Taylor
Director
Basil Dickey
Screenplay
George H. Plympton
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Phantom of the Air
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What is The Phantom of the Air about?
An adventure serial presented in 12 chapters. Inventor Thomas Edmunds uses a super plane, 'The Phantom,' to protect his new anti-gravity invention, the Contragrav, from theft.
Who directed The Phantom of the Air?
The Phantom of the Air was directed by Ray Taylor.
Who stars in The Phantom of the Air?
The principal cast of The Phantom of the Air includes Tom Tyler, Gloria Shea, LeRoy Mason, William Desmond, Sidney Bracey.
When was The Phantom of the Air released and how long is it?
The Phantom of the Air was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 4h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Phantom of the Air?
The Phantom of the Air holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).