Phantom Rancher
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Synopsis
Cowboy puts on a black mask and a black outfit to fight a gang of land-grabbing crooks.
Top Cast
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Ken Maynard
Ken Mitchell
Dorothy Short
Ann Markham
Harry Harvey
Gopher
Ted Adams
Collins
Dave O'Brien
Henchman Lucke
Tom London
Sheriff Parker
John Elliott
Dad Markham
Reed Howes
Lon, Burton Foreman
James Sheridan
Henchman Joe
Carl Mathews
Henchman Hank
Herman Hack
Hideout Henchman
Jack Hendricks
Hideout Henchman
George Morrell
Hideout Henchman
Steve Clark
Burton
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 31, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry L. Fraser
- Screenplay & Story
- William Lively
- Original Title
- Phantom Rancher
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Colony Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry L. Fraser
William Lively
William Hyer
Fred Bain
Arthur Alexander, Max Alexander
Department Leadership Roster
Harry L. Fraser
Director
William Lively
Screenplay
Arthur Alexander
Producer
Max Alexander
Producer
William Hyer
Director of Photography
Fred Bain
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Phantom Rancher
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Phantom Rancher about?
Cowboy puts on a black mask and a black outfit to fight a gang of land-grabbing crooks.
Who directed Phantom Rancher?
Phantom Rancher was directed by Harry L. Fraser.
Who stars in Phantom Rancher?
The principal cast of Phantom Rancher includes Ken Maynard, Dorothy Short, Harry Harvey, Ted Adams, Dave O'Brien.
When was Phantom Rancher released and how long is it?
Phantom Rancher was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Phantom Rancher?
Phantom Rancher holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).