---
title: "Desert Phantom"
year: 1936
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/desert-phantom-1936"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 214375
imdb_id: "tt0027514"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 1
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Desert Phantom (1936) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/desert-phantom-1936

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Desert Phantom is a 1936 American Western film directed by S. Roy Luby. The film features a cast that includes Johnny Mack Brown, Sheila Bromley, Ted Adams, and Karl Hackett. The story follows Billy Donovan as he arrives looking for his sister's killer. When he hires on at the Halloran ranch, he enters a dangerous situation where a mysterious figure known as the Phantom has already killed all the ranch hands. Shortly after his arrival at the property, it is not long before the Phantom shoots him. Additional background on the production indicates that the feature serves as a remake of the 1932 film Night Rider and was later adapted into the 1940 film The Range Busters. In this variation of the narrative, the protagonist arrives in a Texas town working as an ammunition salesman for the Gigantic Shell Company while conducting his search for justice.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | FlixFling, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel | Public Domain Movies, Fawesome | Amazon Video, FlixFling |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | FlixFling | Tubi TV, Plex | FlixFling |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: S. Roy Luby
- **Networks / Studios**: Supreme Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Johnny Mack Brown** as *Billy Donovan*
- **Sheila Bromley** as *Jean Halloran*
- **Ted Adams** as *Salizar*
- **Karl Hackett** as *Tom Jackson*
- **Hal Price** as *Jim Day*
- **Nelson McDowell** as *Doc Simpson*
- **Charles King** as *Henchman Dan*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Desert Phantom online?
Desert Phantom is currently available to watch or stream on FlixFling, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Plex. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Desert Phantom worth watching?
Desert Phantom holds a community rating of 8.0/10 based on 1 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Western for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Desert Phantom and when was it released?
Desert Phantom is a feature film with a runtime of 60 minutes. It was released in 1936. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Desert Phantom?
Desert Phantom was directed by S. Roy Luby.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Desert Phantom — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/214375)
- [Desert Phantom - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desert_Phantom)
- [Desert Phantom (1936) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/214375-desert-phantom/cast)
- [Desert Phantom (1936) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0027514/)
- [Desert Phantom (1936) ⋆ Movie ⋆ CELEBRI](https://www.celebri.com/)
- [Watch Desert Phantom (1936) Full Movie Free on Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/)

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