The Phantom Creeps

NR
1h 18m
1949
3.8 /10 (8)

Overview

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

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1949-06-06

Top Billed Cast

Bela Lugosi

Dr. Alex Zorka

Dorothy Arnold

Jean Drew

Robert Kent

Capt. Bob West

Edwin Stanley

Dr. Fred Mallory

Regis Toomey

Lt. Jim Daley

Jack C. Smith

Monk

Edward Van Sloan

Jarvis

Dora Clement

Ann Zorka

Anthony Averill

Rankin

Hugh Huntley

Perkins

Monte Vandergrift

Jarvis Goon

Frank Mayo

West's Boss

Jim Farley

Harbormaster

Eddie Acuff

Mac

Ed Wolff

The Robot

Roy Barcroft

Parker (uncredited)

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