The Phantom Submarine
“UNMASKING A NEW THREAT TO AMERICA'S DEFENSE!”
Synopsis
On the night before he sails in search of the steamship Arcadia's sunken gold, Paul Sinclair (Bruce Bennett)meets Madeliene Nielson (Anita Louise) in a San Francisco nightclub. On the second day at sea, Madeliene turns up as a stowaway. While diving and searching for the sunken gold, off the Phillipines, Paul discovers that a foreign-country submarine has been laying mines in order to completely cut off the Phillipines from American protection.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Barton
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Krumgold
- Original Title
- The Phantom Submarine
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Barton
Joseph Krumgold, Augustus Muir
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Krumgold
Screenplay
Charles Barton
Director
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What is The Phantom Submarine about?
On the night before he sails in search of the steamship Arcadia's sunken gold, Paul Sinclair (Bruce Bennett)meets Madeliene Nielson (Anita Louise) in a San Francisco nightclub. On the second day at sea, Madeliene turns up as a stowaway. While diving and searching for the sunken gold, off the Phillipines, Paul discovers that a foreign-country submarine has been laying mines in order to completely cut off the Phillipines from American protection.
Who directed The Phantom Submarine?
The Phantom Submarine was directed by Charles Barton.
Who stars in The Phantom Submarine?
The principal cast of The Phantom Submarine includes Anita Louise, Bruce Bennett, Oscar O'Shea, Pedro de Cordoba, John Tyrrell.
When was The Phantom Submarine released and how long is it?
The Phantom Submarine was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.