Border Phantom (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1937, Border Phantom is an action, crime, adventure and western film directed by S. Roy Luby, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Cowboy Larry O'Day and his sidekick Lucky Smith happen upon a distraught Barbara Hartwell, who is about to be arrested for the murder of her uncle. With Barbara behind bars, Larry is determined to find the real killer and soon finds himself in the middle of a mystery involving crazed German entomologists and a smuggling ring bringing Chinese "picture girls" across the Mexican border for sale to wealthy Chinese bachelors.
Who’s in it. Border Phantom stars Bob Steele as Larry O'Day, Harley Wood as Barbara Hartwell, Don Barclay as Lucky Smith and Karl Hackett as Obed Young, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Border Phantom has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Border Phantom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Border Phantom tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Border Phantom (1937)?
- In US, Border Phantom is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Border Phantom worth watching?
- Border Phantom holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Border Phantom?
- Border Phantom stars Bob Steele, Harley Wood, Don Barclay, Karl Hackett and Horace Murphy.
- When was Border Phantom released?
- Border Phantom was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.