The Phantom Empire
“A Nation 20,000 Feet Underground”
Storyline
When the ancient continent of Mu sank beneath the ocean, some of its inhabitant survived in caverns beneath the sea. Cowboy singer Gene Autry stumbles upon the civilization, now buried beneath his own Radio Ranch. The Muranians have developed technology and weaponry such as television and ray guns. Their rich supply of radium draws unscrupulous speculators from the surface. The peaceful civilization of the Muranians is corrupted by the greed from above, and it becomes Autry's task to prevent all-out war, ideally without disrupting his regular radio show.
Cast & Crew
Gene Autry
Gene Autry
Lead
Frankie Darro
Frankie Baxter
Betsy King Ross
Betsy Baxter
Dorothy Christy
Queen Tika
Wheeler Oakman
Lord Argo
Charles K. French
Mal
Warner Richmond
Rab
J. Frank Glendon
Prof. Beetson (as Frank Glendon)
What People Are Saying
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. B. Reeves Eason's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. The Phantom Empire is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
