Ghost Patrol
Synopsis
A Professor has an invention that will bring down planes causing them to crash and Dawson is forcing him to use it on those carrying money. When Tim arrives to investigate he is mistaken for a noted outlaw. So he assumes that identity to force Dawson to make him a partner. But just as a plane bringing Tim help is arriving, his true identity is revealed and while he is a prisoner, Dawson forces the Professor to start his machine.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 2, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Newfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Wyndham Gittens
- Original Title
- Ghost Patrol
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Excelsior Pictures Corp.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Newfield
Wyndham Gittens
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Newfield
Director
Wyndham Gittens
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 Ghost Patrol
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ghost Patrol about?
A Professor has an invention that will bring down planes causing them to crash and Dawson is forcing him to use it on those carrying money. When Tim arrives to investigate he is mistaken for a noted outlaw. So he assumes that identity to force Dawson to make him a partner. But just as a plane bringing Tim help is arriving, his true identity is revealed and while he is a prisoner, Dawson forces the Professor to start his machine.
Who directed Ghost Patrol?
Ghost Patrol was directed by Sam Newfield.
Who stars in Ghost Patrol?
The principal cast of Ghost Patrol includes Tim McCoy, Claudia Dell, Walter Miller, Wheeler Oakman, James P. Burtis.
When was Ghost Patrol released and how long is it?
Ghost Patrol was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ghost Patrol?
Ghost Patrol holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).