Phantoms, Inc. (1945)
This Crime Does Not Pay entry focuses on fake spiritualists. A mother is worried about her son, who is missing in action. Over time, she gives a con man all of the family savings to find reassurance that her son is all right. When she can no longer pay, events take a tragic turn.
Director: Harold Young
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: June 9, 1945
Cast
- Dorothy Adams - Dr. Trykel's Associate
- Morris Ankrum - Narrator (voice)
- Ralph Dunn - Detective Lester
- Harry Hayden - Gus Conklin
- Lloyd Ingraham - High School Principal
- Howard M. Mitchell - Butcher
- Frank Reicher - Philip Kenneson, Sr.
- Arthur Shields - Dr. Rupert Trykel
- Ann Shoemaker - Mrs. Martha Kenneson
- Crane Whitley - Inspector Becker
Screenplay
- Brainerd Duffield (Original Story)
- Edward Bock (Screenplay)
Music: Max Terr
Cinematography: Jackson Rose
Editing: Harry Komer
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
con man, spiritualist, short film
More Films by Director: Harold Young
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Phantoms, Inc. about?
- This Crime Does Not Pay entry focuses on fake spiritualists. A mother is worried about her son, who is missing in action. Over time, she gives a con man all of the family savings to find reassurance that her son is all right. When she can no longer pay, events take a tragic turn.
- Who directed Phantoms, Inc.?
- Phantoms, Inc. was directed by Harold Young.
- Who stars in Phantoms, Inc.?
- Phantoms, Inc. stars Dorothy Adams, Morris Ankrum, Ralph Dunn, Harry Hayden, Lloyd Ingraham, Howard M. Mitchell.
- How long is Phantoms, Inc.?
- Phantoms, Inc. has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is Phantoms, Inc.?
- Phantoms, Inc. is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was Phantoms, Inc. produced?
- Phantoms, Inc. was produced in United States of America.