

Phantom Ranger
1938-05-27 · 53 min · ★ 4.7
A Treasury Department engraver is being held captive by a counterfeiting gang that wants him to make counterfeit plates for them. A lawman is sent to rescue him.
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- Directors
- Sam Newfield
- Production companies
- Monogram Pictures, Conn Pictures Corporation
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Tim McCoyTim Hayes
Suzanne KaarenJoan Doyle
Karl HackettSharpe
John St. PolisPat Doyle
John MertonHenchman Bud
Edward EarleMatthews
Robert FrazerChief McGregor
Harry StrangHenchman Jeff
Richard CramerBarton
Tom LondonReynolds
Robert McKenzieSaloon-Owner Charlie
Jimmy AubreyTelegraph Operator
Horace B. CarpenterTownsman
Frank EllisHenchman
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