A group of people are stalked by a masked killer in an old mansion.A group of people are stalked by a masked killer in an old mansion.A group of people are stalked by a masked killer in an old mansion.
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
- Dick Mallory
- (as Guinn Williams)
Billy Griffith
- James - the Butler
- (uncredited)
Rodney Hildebrand
- Detective
- (uncredited)
Horace Murphy
- Police Chief Murphy
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaSunray Films of Cleveland, Ohio made 8mm and 16mm film prints of this 1931 feature for sale to the public.
- GoofsThroughout the film, various characters refer to Dr. Weldon as "Dr. Waldon".
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The phantom lunatic
When a dangerous killer escapes from the local gaol, police suspect he may come after the DA as retribution for his incarceration. Assigned to protect the DA (Lucas), bull-nose detective (O'Brien) settles in for a long night that ends up turning into a fracas when "The Phantom" enters the house via a secret labyrinth of ducts and concealed passages, threatening the DA's daughter (Ray) before disappearing into the night. Fortunately, novice reporter (Williams) has a hunch "The Phantom" might be heading for a local mental sanitarium leading to a terrifying encounter with the residents of the local loony-bin.
There's some mild chuckles and feint thrills in his uneven comedy-thriller, but the acting seems quite stilted at times and the tension seems to be constantly nobbled by ill-timed humour. Williams is the strongest performer as the young, assertive reporter keen to solve the mystery to earn a pay increase that will fund his ensuing matrimonials with the DA's daughter.
I found the jittery housekeeper (Knights) a tad over-bearing, her incessant shrills and dramatics becoming old very quickly, while combined with her vertically challenged boyfriend, the Chauffeur Shorty (Dunn) the pair added a touch of farce to the proceedings that I felt were unnecessary diversions (perhaps padding). Nevertheless, it's coherent and at barely one hour in duration, nothing if not efficient.
There's some mild chuckles and feint thrills in his uneven comedy-thriller, but the acting seems quite stilted at times and the tension seems to be constantly nobbled by ill-timed humour. Williams is the strongest performer as the young, assertive reporter keen to solve the mystery to earn a pay increase that will fund his ensuing matrimonials with the DA's daughter.
I found the jittery housekeeper (Knights) a tad over-bearing, her incessant shrills and dramatics becoming old very quickly, while combined with her vertically challenged boyfriend, the Chauffeur Shorty (Dunn) the pair added a touch of farce to the proceedings that I felt were unnecessary diversions (perhaps padding). Nevertheless, it's coherent and at barely one hour in duration, nothing if not efficient.
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- Chase_Witherspoon
- Jun 16, 2012
Details
- Runtime1 hour 2 minutes
- Color
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