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Phantoms, Inc. (1945)

APPROVED 17 min  -  Short | Crime | Drama  -   9 June 1945 (USA)
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This Crime Does Not Pay entry focuses on fake spiritualists. A mother is worried about her son, who is missing in action... See full summary »

Director:

Harold Young

Writers:

Brainerd Duffield (story), Edward Bock
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Cast

Uncredited cast:
Dorothy Adams Dorothy Adams ...
Dr. Trykel's Associate (uncredited)
Morris Ankrum Morris Ankrum ...
Off-screen Narrator (uncredited)
King Baggot King Baggot ...
Photo of Con Artist (uncredited)
Wally Cassell Wally Cassell ...
Philip Kenneson, Jr. (uncredited)
Ralph Dunn Ralph Dunn ...
Detective Lester (uncredited)
Harry Hayden Harry Hayden ...
Gus Conklin - Trykel's Assistant (uncredited)
Lloyd Ingraham Lloyd Ingraham ...
High School Principal (uncredited)
Howard M. Mitchell Howard M. Mitchell ...
Butcher (uncredited)
Frank Reicher ...
Philip Murray Kenneson, Sr. (uncredited)
Arthur Shields Arthur Shields ...
Dr. Rupert Trykel (uncredited)
Ann Shoemaker Ann Shoemaker ...
Mrs. Martha Kenneson (uncredited)
Crane Whitley Crane Whitley ...
Inspector Becker (uncredited)
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Storyline

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. Written by David Glagovsky <dglagovsky@prodigy.net>  

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Crime Does Not Pay Series

Genres:

Short | Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Crime Does Not Pay (#45): Phantoms, Inc. See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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