
The Phantom Empire
Action · Music · Science Fiction
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Gene Autry
Gene Autry
Gene Autry
Gene Autry
Gene Autry


Frankie Darro
Frankie Darro
Frankie Baxter
Frankie Darro
Frankie Baxter


Betsy King Ross
Betsy King Ross
Betsy Baxter
Betsy King Ross
Betsy Baxter


Dorothy Christy
Dorothy Christy
Queen Tika
Dorothy Christy
Queen Tika


Wheeler Oakman
Wheeler Oakman
Lord Argo
Wheeler Oakman
Lord Argo


Charles K. French
Charles K. French
Mal
Charles K. French
Mal


Warner Richmond
Warner Richmond
Rab
Warner Richmond
Rab


J. Frank Glendon
J. Frank Glendon
Prof. Beetson (as Frank Glendon)
J. Frank Glendon
Prof. Beetson (as Frank Glendon)


Smiley Burnette
Smiley Burnette
Oscar (as Lester 'Smiley' Burnett)
Smiley Burnette
Oscar (as Lester 'Smiley' Burnett)
Peter Potter
Peter Potter
Pete (as William Moore)
Peter Potter
Pete (as William Moore)
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