The Phantom Plainsmen
Synopsis
In 1937 the life in out West has not changed much. The boys are working at the Wyoming ranch of Captain Marvin herding horses which he sells to Kurt Redman. Marvin will not sell any horses to any army, but the boys find out that Redman is a German agent shipping the horses directly to the Third Reich. When Marvin tries to stop Redman, his son Tad, who is studying medicine in Germany, is arrested and held hostage. Marvin must fire the boys as the sneaky German agents take over the ranch, but the boys will not give up their attempt to stop them.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 16, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John English
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Yost, Barry Shipman
- Original Title
- The Phantom Plainsmen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John English
Robert Yost, Barry Shipman, William Colt MacDonald
Department Leadership Roster
John English
Director
Robert Yost
Screenplay
Barry Shipman
Screenplay
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What is The Phantom Plainsmen about?
In 1937 the life in out West has not changed much. The boys are working at the Wyoming ranch of Captain Marvin herding horses which he sells to Kurt Redman. Marvin will not sell any horses to any army, but the boys find out that Redman is a German agent shipping the horses directly to the Third Reich. When Marvin tries to stop Redman, his son Tad, who is studying medicine in Germany, is arrested and held hostage. Marvin must fire the boys as the sneaky German agents take over the ranch, but the boys will not give up their attempt to stop them.
Who directed The Phantom Plainsmen?
The Phantom Plainsmen was directed by John English.
Who stars in The Phantom Plainsmen?
The principal cast of The Phantom Plainsmen includes Bob Steele, Tom Tyler, Rufe Davis, Rudolph Anders, Lois Collier.
When was The Phantom Plainsmen released and how long is it?
The Phantom Plainsmen was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 56m.
Is The Phantom Plainsmen based on a book or true story?
The Phantom Plainsmen is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "William Colt MacDonald".