
Phantoms, Inc.
1945-06-09 · 17 min · ★ 6.0
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.
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- Directors
- Harold Young
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Dorothy AdamsDr. Trykel's Associate
Morris AnkrumNarrator (voice)
Ralph DunnDetective Lester
Harry HaydenGus Conklin
Lloyd IngrahamHigh School Principal
Howard M. MitchellButcher
Frank ReicherPhilip Kenneson, Sr.
Arthur ShieldsDr. Rupert Trykel
Ann ShoemakerMrs. Martha Kenneson
Crane WhitleyInspector BeckerTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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