The Phantom Empire
“A Nation 20,000 Feet Underground”
Synopsis
When the ancient continent of Mu sank beneath the ocean, some of its inhabitant survived in caverns beneath the sea. Cowboy singer Gene Autry stumbles upon the civilization, now buried beneath his own Radio Ranch. The Muranians have developed technology and weaponry such as television and ray guns. Their rich supply of radium draws unscrupulous speculators from the surface. The peaceful civilization of the Muranians is corrupted by the greed from above, and it becomes Autry's task to prevent all-out war, ideally without disrupting his regular radio show.
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Gene Autry
Gene Autry
Frankie Darro
Frankie Baxter
Betsy King Ross
Betsy Baxter
Dorothy Christy
Queen Tika
Wheeler Oakman
Lord Argo
Charles K. French
Mal
Warner Richmond
Rab
J. Frank Glendon
Prof. Beetson (as Frank Glendon)
Smiley Burnette
Oscar (as Lester 'Smiley' Burnett)
Peter Potter
Pete (as William Moore)
Edward Peil Sr.
Cooper (as Edward Piel Sr.)
Jack Carlyle
Saunders
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 22, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otto Brower, B. Reeves Eason
- Screenplay & Story
- Wallace MacDonald, Gerald Geraghty, Hy Freedman
- Original Title
- The Phantom Empire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4h 5m
- Production Studios
- Mascot Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otto Brower, B. Reeves Eason
Wallace MacDonald, Gerald Geraghty, Hy Freedman
Nat Levine
Department Leadership Roster
Otto Brower
Director
B. Reeves Eason
Director
Nat Levine
Producer
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
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Phantom Empire
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What is The Phantom Empire about?
When the ancient continent of Mu sank beneath the ocean, some of its inhabitant survived in caverns beneath the sea. Cowboy singer Gene Autry stumbles upon the civilization, now buried beneath his own Radio Ranch. The Muranians have developed technology and weaponry such as television and ray guns. Their rich supply of radium draws unscrupulous speculators from the surface. The peaceful civilization of the Muranians is corrupted by the greed from above, and it becomes Autry's task to prevent all-out war, ideally without disrupting his regular radio show.
Who directed The Phantom Empire?
The Phantom Empire was directed by Otto Brower, B. Reeves Eason.
Who stars in The Phantom Empire?
The principal cast of The Phantom Empire includes Gene Autry, Frankie Darro, Betsy King Ross, Dorothy Christy, Wheeler Oakman.
When was The Phantom Empire released and how long is it?
The Phantom Empire was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 4h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Phantom Empire?
The Phantom Empire holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).