

Phantom Killer
1942-10-02 · 61 min · ★ 5.2
Well-known philanthropist and deaf-mute John G. Harrison is identified leaving the scene of several murders but evades successful prosecution as there are hundreds of witnesses who have also seen him emceeing benefits at the exact same time as the murders.
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- Directors
- William Beaudine
- Production companies
- Monogram Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Dick PurcellEdward Clarkk
Joan WoodburyBarbara Mason
John HamiltonJohn G. Harrison
Warren HymerPolice Sgt. Pete Corrigan
Mantan MorelandNicodemus
J. Farrell MacDonaldPolice Captain
Gayne WhitmanDistrict Attorney John W. Rogers
Kenneth HarlanPolice Lt. Jim Brady
George J. LewisKramer
Karl HackettDefense Attorney
Harry DeppLester P. Cutler
Isabel La MalMrs. Rigby - Dave's Mother
Frank EllisKelsey
Victor AdamsonCity Hall Janitor (uncredited)
Jack CheathamBailiff (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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