Poster for the movie Desert Phantom

Desert Phantom (1936)

Billy Donovan (Johnny Mack Brown) adopts the guise of an ammunition salesman as he seeks the man responsible for the deaths of his sister and brother-in-law. He comes to the aid of ranch owner Jean Halloran (Sheila Bromley), who is being threatened by the mysterious “Phantom” in an effort to force her off her land. Who is this mysterious outlaw? Could it be Jean’s crippled stepfather (Tom Hackett)? How about local gunman Salizar (Ted Adams)? Someone else? And is the Phantom the man Billy’s after, too? A blend of mystery and western makes for an entertaining little film.

  Recommended. Otto finds this one pleasing enough to relax.

Movie 542 for 2021.

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