Shadow of the Law (1930): Cast
Shadow of the Law is a 1930 mystery drama directed by Louis J. Gasnier, starring William Powell as Jim Montgomery aka John Nelson, Natalie Moorhead and George Irving. It runs 1 hour 9 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 9m (69 min)
- Director
- Louis J. Gasnier
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Shadow of the Law About?
The premise of Shadow of the Law without spoilers.
John Nelson, a wealthy businessman, escorts a woman he calls Ethel Barry to her apartment. A hostile stranger confronts her, follows her into Nelson’s hotel room, and threatens her. Nelson intervenes; the man is knocked through a window and falls to his death. Nelson is charged with murder, the law seeks him for life, and the only witness who could prove self‑defense has vanished.
Shadow of the Law Themes & Keywords
· 42 tags- fiance fiancee relationship
- suite
- self defense
- killing
- fight
- husband wife relationship
- warden
- verdict
- trial
- set up
- prison warden
- prison guard
+30 more Show fewer
- police officer
- police detective
- new york city
- mystery woman
- missing witness
- lawyer
- jury
- jury foreman
- juror
- investigator
- investigation
- hotel room
- high rise
- guard
- frame up
- falling from height
- elevator operator
- district attorney
- convict
- colonel
- cigarette smoking
- cell
- barber
- attorney
- alias
- 1920s
- prison
- melodrama
- based on novel
- based on play
Shadow of the Law Cast & Characters
William Powell leads the cast as Jim Montgomery aka John Nelson, with Natalie Moorhead as Ethel Barry aka Ethel George and George Irving as Colonel Wentworth. Directed by Louis J. Gasnier; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Louis J. Gasnier
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William Powell as Jim Montgomery aka John Nelson - Natalie Moorhead as Ethel Barry aka Ethel George
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George Irving as Colonel Wentworth -
Paul Hurst as Pete Shore
Also Starring in Shadow of the Law
· 16 more- Frank O'Connor Undetermined Role
- Harry Strang Prison Barber
- Regis Toomey Tom Owens
- Harry Wilson Convict
- Edward LeSaint Judge
- Edward Peil Sr. Usher
- Richard Tucker Lew Durkin
- Broderick O'Farrell Doctor
- Allan Cavan Juror
- Leo Willis Engineer
- Oscar Smith Elevator Operator
- Sammy Blum Undetermined Role
- Walter James Captain of the Guards
- James Durkin Prison Warden
- Marion Shilling Edith Wentworth
- Frederick Burt Detective Lt. Mike Kearney
More from Louis J. Gasnier
More films directed by Louis J. Gasnier, best-rated first: Reefer Madness, Sunset Murder Case, Bank Alarm and Tell Your Children.
Shadow of the Law Also Known As
Also known as “A Sombra da Lei”.
- Also known as
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- A Sombra da Lei
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Movies Like Shadow of the Law
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Shadow Strikes, Shadow of Doubt and Shadow of Suspicion.
Shadow of the Law FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Shadow of the Law, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Shadow of the Law?
Shadow of the Law runs 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).
When was Shadow of the Law released?
Shadow of the Law was released on June 6, 1930.
Who directed Shadow of the Law?
Shadow of the Law was directed by Louis J. Gasnier.
More films by Louis J. Gasnier Who is in the cast of Shadow of the Law?
Shadow of the Law stars William Powell as Jim Montgomery aka John Nelson, Natalie Moorhead as Ethel Barry aka Ethel George and George Irving as Colonel Wentworth, among 20 credited actors.
Does Shadow of the Law have a post-credit scene?
No. Shadow of the Law has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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