The Phantom Buster
Synopsis
Buddy Roosevelt, a notorious bandit known as the "Phantom," and his doppelgänger, drifter Jeff McCloud. Bull manages to throw suspicion on Jeff but is himself killed by Jim Breed (John Junior).
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 13, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Bertram
- Screenplay & Story
- Betty Burbridge, Walter J. Coburn
- Original Title
- The Phantom Buster
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Action Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Bertram
Betty Burbridge, Walter J. Coburn
Department Leadership Roster
William Bertram
Director
Betty Burbridge
Writer
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 Buster
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What is The Phantom Buster about?
Buddy Roosevelt, a notorious bandit known as the "Phantom," and his doppelgänger, drifter Jeff McCloud. Bull manages to throw suspicion on Jeff but is himself killed by Jim Breed (John Junior).
Who directed The Phantom Buster?
The Phantom Buster was directed by William Bertram.
Who stars in The Phantom Buster?
The principal cast of The Phantom Buster includes Buddy Roosevelt, Slim Whitaker, Boris Karloff, Walter Maly, Alma Rayford.
When was The Phantom Buster released and how long is it?
The Phantom Buster was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Phantom Buster?
The Phantom Buster holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).