Phantoms, Inc.

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.

Cast

Dorothy Adams

as Dr. Trykel's Associate

Morris Ankrum

as Narrator (voice)

Ralph Dunn

as Detective Lester

Harry Hayden

as Gus Conklin

Lloyd Ingraham

as High School Principal

Howard M. Mitchell

as Butcher

Frank Reicher

as Philip Kenneson, Sr.

Arthur Shields

as Dr. Rupert Trykel

Ann Shoemaker

as Mrs. Martha Kenneson

Crane Whitley

as Inspector Becker

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