Behind the Mask (1946): Cast
Behind the Mask is a 1946 sci-fi mystery film directed by Phil Karlson and William Beaudine, starring Kane Richmond as Lamont Cranston / The Shadow, Joseph Crehan and George Chandler. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 8m (68 min)
- Directors
- Phil Karlson and William Beaudine
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Monogram Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Behind the Mask About?
The premise of Behind the Mask without spoilers.
Falsely accused of murdering a crooked newspaper reporter, suave detective Lamont Cranston – aka the Shadow – vows to track down the real killer.
Behind the Mask Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- long marriage engagement
- jealousy
- irritated fiancee
- jealous fiancee
- the shadow character
- investigator
- dual identity
- 1940s
Behind the Mask Cast & Characters
Kane Richmond leads the cast as Lamont Cranston / The Shadow, with Joseph Crehan as Police Inspector Cardonna and George Chandler as Shrevvie. Directed by Phil Karlson and William Beaudine; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Phil Karlson
- Co-director William Beaudine
- Kane Richmond as Lamont Cranston / The Shadow
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Joseph Crehan as Police Inspector Cardonna - George Chandler as Shrevvie
- Pierre Watkin as Police Commissioner Weston
Also Starring in Behind the Mask
· 8 more- Edward Gargan Detective Dixon
- Joyce Compton Lulu
- Robert Shayne Brad Thomas
- June Clyde Edith Merrill
- Marjorie Hoshelle Mae Bishop
- Dorothea Kent Jennie Delaney
- James Cardwell Jeff Mann
- Barbara Read Margo Lane
More from Phil Karlson and William Beaudine
More films directed by Phil Karlson and William Beaudine, best-rated first: Walking Tall, Fury of the Dragon, Framed and The Green Hornet.
Behind the Mask Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Detrás de la máscara” and “面具之下”.
- Also known as
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- Detrás de la máscara
- 面具之下
Seen Behind the Mask?
Movies Like Behind the Mask
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Shadow Strikes, The Shadow and The Missing Lady.
Behind the Mask FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Behind the Mask, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Behind the Mask?
Behind the Mask runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).
When was Behind the Mask released?
Behind the Mask was released on May 25, 1946.
Who directed Behind the Mask?
Behind the Mask was directed by Phil Karlson and William Beaudine.
More films by Phil Karlson Who is in the cast of Behind the Mask?
Behind the Mask stars Kane Richmond as Lamont Cranston / The Shadow, Joseph Crehan as Police Inspector Cardonna and George Chandler as Shrevvie, among 12 credited actors.
Does Behind the Mask have a post-credit scene?
No. Behind the Mask has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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