What is the duration of The Shadow?

The duration of The Shadow is 285 mins.

What is the original language of The Shadow?

The original language of The Shadow is English.

Who directed The Shadow?

The Shadow was directed by James W. Horne.

Which studio made The Shadow?

The Shadow was produced by Columbia Pictures.

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Q: Does The Shadow have end credit scenes?

The Shadow does not have end credit scenes.

Action

Crime

Runtime

285 mins

Language

English

The Shadow confronts the nefarious Black Tiger, a villain who can render himself invisible and wields a deadly death‑ray aimed at world domination. Their clash is packed with suspenseful action, as the hero races to expose the hidden enemy and thwart the catastrophic plan.

Columbia Pictures

Studio

James W. Horne

Director

Does The Shadow have end credit scenes?

No!

The Shadow does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of The Shadow

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Roger Moore

Harry Vincent

Victor Jory

Lamont Cranston / The Shadow

George Turner

Jimmy

Griff Barnett

Stephen Prescott

Veda Ann Borg

Margo Lane

Charles King

Russell

John Paul Jones

Mr. Turner (as J. Paul Jones)

Lloyd Ingraham

Judge

Murdock MacQuarrie

Richards

Edward LeSaint

Dr. Grant

Franklyn Farnum

Sparks

Jack Kennedy

Cop at Oriental Bazaar

Al Thompson

Henchman

Frank Mills

Henchman

Gordon Hart

Albert Hill

Charles K. French

Joseph Rand

Horace B. Carpenter

Hijacked Car Driver

Mary MacLaren

Nurse Plunkitt

Tom London

Hijacked Truck Driver

Lewis Sargent

Henchman

Harry Tenbrook

Adams

Edward Peil Sr.

Inspector Joe Cardona

Jack Perrin

Plane Mechanic

Marin Sais

Nurse Plunkett

Jack Ingram

Flint

Charles McMurphy

Police Dispatcher

Duke York

Henchman

Chuck Hamilton

Henchman Roberts

Kit Guard

Clark

Charles Sullivan

Counterman at Black Ship Café

Frank Hagney

Cranston's Kidnapper

Lester Dorr

Henchman

Lew Meehan

Dispatcher

Dick Rush

Policeman

Richard Cramer

Voice of 'The Black Tiger'

Philip Ahn

Wu Yung

George Morrell

Newspaper-Seller

Jack Rice

Taylor

Lee Shumway

Frank Milford

Jack Low

Mallory

Constantine Romanoff

Harvey

Kernan Cripps

Shipyard & Courtroom Cop

Dick Botiller

Green

Rex Lease

Garage Henchman

Joe Devlin

Henchman

William Lally

Policeman

Charles Dorety

Henchman

Sam Lufkin

Kirk

Frank LaRue

Commissioner Ralph Weston

Cy Schindell

Streeter

Bert Young

Henchman

Robert Fiske

Stanford Marshall

Eddie Fetherston

Williams

Joe Caits

Radio Shop Henchman

Charles McAvoy

Police Guard at Rand's

Johnny Kascier

Henchman

Budd Buster

Beggar Giving Cranston Tip on Radio Shop

Hal Cooke

Mr. Kent

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The Shadow Themes and Keywords

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The Shadow Other Names and Titles

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