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Phantom Rancher | |
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Directed by | Harry L. Fraser |
Written by | William Lively (story) William Lively (screenplay) |
Produced by | Arthur Alexander (producer) Max Alexander (producer) |
Starring | See below |
Cinematography | William Hyer |
Edited by | Frederick Bain |
Production company | |
Release date | 1940 |
Running time | 61 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
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