The Phantom
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Synopsis
Two expeditions are trying to reach the Lost City of Zoloz -- one headed by Professor Davidson, a scientist who wants to establish an archaeological site, and the other by a greedy treasure hunter who wants to keep the fabled treasures of the city for himself. An agent of a foreign power also wants to establish a secret airbase there, so he stirs up the natives against The Phantom, who has been able to get them to stay peaceful so far. When The Phantom is murdered, his son takes his place and sets out to restore peace to the jungle and stop the agents' and the treasure hunters' nefarious plans.
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Tom Tyler
Godfrey Prescott / The Phantom
Jeanne Bates
Diana Palmer
Kenneth MacDonald
Dr. Bremmer
Frank Shannon
Professor Davidson
Ernie Adams
Rusty Fenton (uncredited)
Anthony Caruso
Count Silento (uncredited)
George Chesebro
Marsden (uncredited)
Edmund Cobb
Grogan (uncredited)
Iron Eyes Cody
Native (uncredited)
Dick Curtis
Tartar Chieftain (uncredited)
I. Stanford Jolley
Watson (uncredited)
Frank Shannon
Prof. Davidson (uncredited)
Jay Silverheels
Astari Warrior (uncredited)
Dan White
Braddock (uncredited)
Ace the Wonder Dog
Devil (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 24, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- B. Reeves Eason
- Screenplay & Story
- Victor McLeod, Leslie Swabacker, Sherman L. Lowe, Morgan Cox
- Original Title
- The Phantom
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4h 59m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
B. Reeves Eason
Victor McLeod, Leslie Swabacker, Sherman L. Lowe, Morgan Cox, Lee Falk, Ray Moore
Rudolph C. Flothow
Department Leadership Roster
Rudolph C. Flothow
Producer
B. Reeves Eason
Director
Victor McLeod
Screenplay
Leslie Swabacker
Screenplay
Sherman L. Lowe
Screenplay
Morgan Cox
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Phantom
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Phantom about?
Two expeditions are trying to reach the Lost City of Zoloz -- one headed by Professor Davidson, a scientist who wants to establish an archaeological site, and the other by a greedy treasure hunter who wants to keep the fabled treasures of the city for himself. An agent of a foreign power also wants to establish a secret airbase there, so he stirs up the natives against The Phantom, who has been able to get them to stay peaceful so far. When The Phantom is murdered, his son takes his place and sets out to restore peace to the jungle and stop the agents' and the treasure hunters' nefarious plans.
Who directed The Phantom?
The Phantom was directed by B. Reeves Eason.
Who stars in The Phantom?
The principal cast of The Phantom includes Tom Tyler, Jeanne Bates, Kenneth MacDonald, Frank Shannon, Ernie Adams.
When was The Phantom released and how long is it?
The Phantom was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 4h 59m.
Is The Phantom based on a book or true story?
The Phantom is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Lee Falk", Characters: "Ray Moore".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Phantom?
The Phantom holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).