Mascot Pictures Phantom Empire was billed as the first Musical Western and was superstar singer Gene Autrys first ever starring role. Autry and his young friends find themselves up against evil scientists in the superscientific underground world of Murania, complete with robots, death rays and all manner of mind-boggling sci-fi technology. A superb mix of science fiction and western and capped of by some of the finest country music youre ever likely to hear, creates an iconic serial that was at least 25 years ahead of its time. If you love singing-cowboys, if you love death rays, if you love robots, then join the multi-million record selling Gene Autry in this classic serial that will surely get your spurs a spinnin and your death rays a buzzin!