The Phantom of the Turf

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The Phantom of the Turf
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Directed by Duke Worne
Written by Leota Morgan
Arthur Hoerl
Produced by W. Ray Johnston
Duke Worne
Starring Helene Costello
Rex Lease
Forrest Stanley
Cinematography Walter L. Griffin
Edited by Malcolm Sweeney
Production
company
Duke Worne Productions
Distributed by Rayart Pictures
Release date
  • March 1928 (1928-03)
Running time
60 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguagesSilent
English intertitles

The Phantom of the Turf is a 1928 American silent sports drama film directed by Duke Worne and starring Helene Costello, Rex Lease and Forrest Stanley. [1]

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Synopsis

When the owner of a thoroughbred racehorse is murdered, a man steps in as the guardian of his two children and helps unravel the mystery ahead of a major race.

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References

  1. Connelly p.396

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