Where can I watch The Phantom President (1932)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Phantom President change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is The Phantom President worth watching?

The Phantom President holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in The Phantom President?

The Phantom President stars George M. Cohan, Claudette Colbert, Jimmy Durante, George Barbier and Sidney Toler.

When was The Phantom President released?

The Phantom President was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.

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The Phantom President (1932): cast, story & where to watch

1932 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1932, The Phantom President is a comedy and music film directed by Norman Taurog, running about 78 minutes. “It's nonsense and - I love it!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Too bad for presidential hopes of banker T.K. Blair; his party feels he has too little flair for savoir faire. But at a medicine show, the party bosses find Blair's double: huckster Doc Varney. Of course, they scheme to make Varney T.K.'s public spokesman; at first, he even fools Blair's girlfriend Felicia, providing a romantic complication. As election eve approaches, the conspirators face the problem of what to do with Varney...who has difficult decisions of his own to make.

Who’s in it. The Phantom President stars George M. Cohan as Theodore K. Blair / Peeter J. 'Doc' Varney, Claudette Colbert as Felicia Hammond, Jimmy Durante as Curly Cooney and George Barbier as Boss Jim Ronkton, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Phantom President has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Phantom President page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Phantom President tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Where can I watch The Phantom President (1932)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Phantom President change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Phantom President worth watching?: The Phantom President holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Phantom President?: The Phantom President stars George M. Cohan, Claudette Colbert, Jimmy Durante, George Barbier and Sidney Toler.
When was The Phantom President released?: The Phantom President was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.