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The Phantom Creeps
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The Phantom Creeps

1949-06-06 · 78 min · ★ 4.2

Action · Science Fiction · TV Movie · Horror

The truncated feature version of the 4½ hour serial about a mad scientist who attempts to rule the world by creating various elaborate inventions.

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Directors
Ford Beebe, Saul A. Goodkind
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bela LugosiBela LugosiDr. Alex Zorka
Dorothy ArnoldDorothy ArnoldJean Drew
Robert KentRobert KentCapt. Bob West
Edwin StanleyEdwin StanleyDr. Fred Mallory
Regis ToomeyRegis ToomeyLt. Jim Daley
Jack C. SmithMonk
Edward Van SloanEdward Van SloanJarvis
Dora ClementDora ClementAnn Zorka
Anthony AverillAnthony AverillRankin
Hugh HuntleyPerkins
Monte VandergriftJarvis Goon
Frank MayoFrank MayoWest's Boss
Jim FarleyJim FarleyHarbormaster
Eddie AcuffEddie AcuffMac
Ed WolffThe Robot
Roy BarcroftRoy BarcroftParker (uncredited)
Lee J. CobbLee J. CobbRoad Crew Foreman (uncredited)
Charles KingCharles KingCar-Crash Cop (uncredited)

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