The Phantom of 42nd Street

The Phantom of 42nd Street

NR 1945 · 58 min · ★ 4.8 · Mystery, Thriller

A theatre critic teams up with a cop to investigate the murder of a Broadway actor.

Directed by Albert Herman · Written by Milton Raison

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