The Phantom Plainsmen(1942)
The Phantom Plainsmen Synopsis
In 1937 the life in out West has not changed much. The boys are working at the Wyoming ranch of Captain Marvin herding horses which he sells to Kurt Redman. Marvin will not sell any horses to any army, but the boys find out that Redman is a German agent shipping the horses directly to the Third Reich. When Marvin tries to stop Redman, his son Tad, who is studying medicine in Germany, is arrested and held hostage. Marvin must fire the boys as the sneaky German agents take over the ranch, but the boys will not give up their attempt to stop them.
The Phantom Plainsmen (1942) is a western film directed by John English, released on June 16, 1942 with a runtime of 56m. It stars Bob Steele, Tom Tyler, Rufe Davis and Rudolph Anders. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- John English
- Writers:
- Robert Yost, Barry Shipman, Robert Yost
- Production:
- Republic Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Phantom Plainsmen Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bob Steele
as Tucson Smith
Tom Tyler
as Stony Brooke
Rufe Davis
as Lullaby Joslin
Rudolph Anders
as Colonel Eric Hartwig (as Robert O. Davis)
Lois Collier
as Judy Barrett
- Charles Miller
Charles Miller
as Cap Marvin
Alex Callam
as Kurt Redman
Monte Montague
as Muller
Henry Rowland
as Lindrick
Richard Crane
as Tad Marvin
Jack Kirk
as Joe
Vince Barnett
Key crew
Directed by John English, written by Robert Yost, Barry Shipman and Robert Yost.
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The Phantom Plainsmen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Phantom Plainsmen – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Phantom Plainsmen?
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The main cast of The Phantom Plainsmen (1942) includes Bob Steele, Tom Tyler, Rufe Davis, Rudolph Anders and Lois Collier. The film was directed by John English. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Phantom Plainsmen released?
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The Phantom Plainsmen was released on June 16, 1942 and runs for 56m.
Is The Phantom Plainsmen worth watching?
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The Phantom Plainsmen (1942) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.