09 Mar 1917
Perils of the Secret Service
A 9-part movie serial
The Phantom Foe
Janet Dale feels that there is a danger looming over her home but cannot put her finger on what it is. Days later her father disappears at her 18th birthday party; dematerializing into thin air before her eyes. She sets out to find him and grapples wit mobsters, psychics, murder, and family secrets.
Top Billed Cast
Juanita Hansen Janet Dale
Warner Oland Uncle Leo Sealkirk
William Bailey Bob Royal
Nina Cassavant Esther, Janet's Cousin
Tom Goodwin Jeremiah Dale
Harry Semels The Phantom Foe
Joe Cuny Andre Renoir
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