The Shadow Strikes
“Scourge of the underworld!”
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.
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Top Cast
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Rod La Rocque
Lamont Cranston / The Shadow
Agnes Anderson
Marcia Delthern
James Blakeley
Jasper Delthern
Walter McGrail
Winstead Comstock
William Kellogg
Humphrey Comstock
Cy Kendall
Brossett
Kenneth Harlan
Captain Breen
Norman Ainsley
Hendricks
John St. Polis
Caleb Delthern
Wilson Benge
Wellington
John Carnivale
Warren Berranger
James C. Morton
Kelly
John Dilson
Bill Gordan
John Elliott
Chester Randall
Harry Harvey
Reporter #1
Lew Hicks
Cop
Jack Ingram
Red Hogan
Bob Reeves
Police Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 29, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lynn Shores
- Screenplay & Story
- Al Martin
- Original Title
- The Shadow Strikes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Colony Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lynn Shores
Al Martin, Rex Taylor, Walter B. Gibson
Marcel Le Picard
Charles Henkel Jr.
Arthur Alexander, Max Alexander
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Henkel Jr.
Editor
Arthur Alexander
Producer
Lynn Shores
Director
Al Martin
Screenplay
Max Alexander
Producer
Marcel Le Picard
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shadow Strikes
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What is The Shadow Strikes about?
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.
Who directed The Shadow Strikes?
The Shadow Strikes was directed by Lynn Shores.
Who stars in The Shadow Strikes?
The principal cast of The Shadow Strikes includes Rod La Rocque, Agnes Anderson, James Blakeley, Walter McGrail, William Kellogg.
When was The Shadow Strikes released and how long is it?
The Shadow Strikes was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.