The read
It runs a compact 1h 2m.
Synopsis
Lamont Cranston assumes his secret identity as "The Shadow", to break up an attempted robbery at an attorney's office. When the police search the scene, Cranston must assume the identity of the attorney. Before he can leave, a phone call summons the attorney to the home of Delthern, a wealthy client, who wants a new will drawn up. As Cranston meets with him, Delthern is suddenly shot, and Cranston is quickly caught up in a new mystery.
Ratings
IMDb4.8/10
22 audience votes
Key crew
- Al MartinScreenplay
- Lynn ShoresDirector
Cast
- Rod La RocqueLamont Cranston / The Shadow
- Agnes AndersonMarcia Delthern
- James BlakeleyJasper Delthern
- Walter McGrailWinstead Comstock
- William KelloggHumphrey Comstock
- Cy KendallBrossett
- Kenneth HarlanCaptain Breen
- Norman AinsleyHendricks
- John St. PolisCaleb Delthern
- Wilson BengeWellington
- John CarnivaleWarren Berranger
- James C. MortonKelly
Stills
Themes
the shadow