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Phantoms, Inc.
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Phantoms, Inc.

1945-06-09 · 17 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · Crime

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

Top Cast

Dorothy AdamsDorothy AdamsDr. Trykel's Associate
Morris AnkrumMorris AnkrumNarrator (voice)
Ralph DunnRalph DunnDetective Lester
Harry HaydenHarry HaydenGus Conklin
Lloyd IngrahamLloyd IngrahamHigh School Principal
Howard M. MitchellHoward M. MitchellButcher
Frank ReicherFrank ReicherPhilip Kenneson, Sr.
Arthur ShieldsArthur ShieldsDr. Rupert Trykel
Ann ShoemakerAnn ShoemakerMrs. Martha Kenneson
Crane WhitleyCrane WhitleyInspector Becker

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