The Phantom
"The most fantastic...most exciting serial ever made!"
Originally released in 1943. The Phantom is a action/adventure film. directed by B. Reeves Eason. With a runtime of 4h 59m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Tom Tyler, Jeanne Bates, and Kenneth MacDonald
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 24, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
4h 59m
299 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tom Tyler
as Godfrey Prescott / The Phantom
Jeanne Bates
as Diana Palmer
Kenneth MacDonald
as Dr. Bremmer
Frank Shannon
as Professor Davidson
Ernie Adams
as Rusty Fenton (uncredited)
Anthony Caruso
as Count Silento (uncredited)
George Chesebro
as Marsden (uncredited)
Edmund Cobb
as Grogan (uncredited)
Iron Eyes Cody
as Native (uncredited)
Dick Curtis
as Tartar Chieftain (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 directed The Phantom?
The Phantom was directed by B. Reeves Eason.
How long is The Phantom?
The Phantom has a runtime of 4 hours and 59 minutes (299 minutes total).
When was The Phantom released?
The Phantom was released on December 24, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Phantom?
The main cast of The Phantom includes Tom Tyler, Jeanne Bates, Kenneth MacDonald, Frank Shannon, Ernie Adams.