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Phantoms, Inc.

1945Movie17 min

CrimeDrama
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Harold Young
Written by
Edward Bock
Music by
Max Terr

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Facts

June 9, 1945 · 17 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
June 9, 1945
Runtime
17 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Phantoms, Inc. worth watching?"

Questions about Phantoms, Inc.

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Phantoms, Inc. worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 5.8).

Will I feel good after watching Phantoms, Inc.?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Phantoms, Inc. plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.