The Shadow
Synopsis
Lamont Cranston, a psychiatrist on retainer to the police department, is asked to assist in the Case of the Cotton Kimono murder investigation. Lamont and his girlfriend Margot Lane are not satisfied with Detective Harris' analysis and call on the two prime suspects: the victim's voice instructor and her boyfriend. When Harris, convinced that the boyfriend is guilty, frames the young man for the crime, Lamont is forced to assume his secret identity as "The Shadow", and cloaked by his power of invisibility, seeks to force the true killer to reveal himself.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles F. Haas
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Berry
- Original Title
- The Shadow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Meridian Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles F. Haas
Peter Berry
Department Leadership Roster
Charles F. Haas
Director
Peter Berry
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shadow
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What is The Shadow about?
Lamont Cranston, a psychiatrist on retainer to the police department, is asked to assist in the Case of the Cotton Kimono murder investigation. Lamont and his girlfriend Margot Lane are not satisfied with Detective Harris' analysis and call on the two prime suspects: the victim's voice instructor and her boyfriend. When Harris, convinced that the boyfriend is guilty, frames the young man for the crime, Lamont is forced to assume his secret identity as "The Shadow", and cloaked by his power of invisibility, seeks to force the true killer to reveal himself.
Who directed The Shadow?
The Shadow was directed by Charles F. Haas.
Who stars in The Shadow?
The principal cast of The Shadow includes Tom Helmore, Paula Raymond, Frank M. Thomas, Alexander Scourby, Norman Shelly.
When was The Shadow released and how long is it?
The Shadow was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 25m.