The Phantom of 42nd Street (1945)

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58 min - Mystery - 2 May 1945 (USA)

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A theatre critic (Dave O'Brien) teams up with a cop (Jack Mulhall) to investigate the murder of a Broadway actor.

Director:

Albert Herman

Writers:

Jack Harvey (based on novel), Milton Raison (based on novel), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Dave O'Brien, Kay Aldridge and Alan Mowbray

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Cast

Complete credited cast:
	Dave O'Brien	...	Tony Woolrich
	Kay Aldridge	...	Claudia Moore
	Alan Mowbray	...	Cecil Moore
	Frank Jenks	...	Egbert Egelhofer, aka Romeo (Taxicab Driver)
	Edythe Elliott	...	Janis Buchanan
	Jack Mulhall	...	Lt. Walsh
	Vera Marshe	...	Ginger
	Stanley Price	...	Reggie Thomas
	John Crawford	...	John Carraby
	Cyril Delevanti	...	Roberts
	Paul Power	...	Timothy Wells

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Storyline

An actor is killed during the performance of a play and critic Tony Woolrich (Dave O'Brien) undertakes to solve the crime. Claudia Moore (Kay Aldridge, in her last movie role), the girl he loves, is suspected, but when two more deaths occur, she is also threatened by the Phantom Killer. During a production of "Julius Caesar" the killer makes a final attempt. Written by Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>

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Mystery

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 May 1945 (USA) See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

58 min

Sound Mix:

Mono | Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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