The Phantom Broadcast is a 1933 American pre-Code mystery film directed by Phil Rosen and starring Ralph Forbes, Vivienne Osborne and Gail Patrick.[1] It was based on a story by Tristram Tupper entitled Phantom of the Air.
| The Phantom Broadcast | |
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| Directed by | Phil Rosen |
| Written by | Tristram Tupper |
| Produced by | William T. Lackey Trem Carr |
| Starring | Ralph Forbes Vivienne Osborne Gail Patrick |
| Cinematography | Gilbert Warrenton |
| Edited by | Carl Pierson |
| Music by | Bernard B. Brown Norman Spencer |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Monogram Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 72 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
editAn arrogant singing radio performer is murdered, apparently by his accompanist who provided the real voice behind his success.
Cast
edit- Ralph Forbes as Norman Wilder
- Vivienne Osborne as Elsa Evans
- Arnold Gray as Grant Murdock
- Gail Patrick as Laura Hamilton
- Paul Page as Dr. Robert Brooks
- Pauline Garon as Nancy
- Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams as Sandy Higgins
- Rockliffe Fellowes as Joe Maestro
- Harland Tucker as Program Manager
- Carl Miller as Lefty
- Mary MacLaren as Beth
- George Nash as Artist
- Althea Henley as Model
- George 'Gabby' Hayes as Police Lieutenant
- Louise Beavers as Penny
- Kit Guard as Thug
- Henry Hall as Thornton - Radio Station Manager
- Dick Rush as Policeman
References
edit- ^ Bradley p.169
Bibliography
edit- Bradley, Edwin M. Unsung Hollywood Musicals of the Golden Era: 50 Overlooked Films and Their Stars, 1929–1939. McFarland, 2016.
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