The Phantom Shot
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| The Phantom Shot | |
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| Directed by | Mario Zampi |
| Written by | Walter C. Mycroft |
| Produced by | Mario Zampi |
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| Cinematography | Bryan Langley |
| Edited by | Giulio Zampi |
Production company | International Talking Pictures |
| Distributed by | International Talking Pictures |
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Running time | 49 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Phantom Shot is a 1947 British second feature ('B')[1] mystery film directed by Mario Zampi and starring John Stuart, Olga Lindo and Howard Marion-Crawford.[2] It was written by Walter C. Mycroft and marked Zampi's return to filmmaking after he had been interned during the Second World War.[1]
The film uses the format of a "crime quiz". When Caleb Horder is found murdered, Inspector Webb investigates. The audience is invited to look for clues and deduce the identity of the murderer.
Cast
- John Stuart as Inspector Webb
- Olga Lindo as Mrs. Robson
- Howard Marion-Crawford as Sgt. Clapper
- Louise Lord as Anne Horder
- Ronald Adam as Caleb Horder
- John Varley as Peter Robson
- Cyril Conway as Philip Grahame
- Jock McKay as Angus
- Leslie Armstrong