Trapped
“ONE OF THE SHADOW DETECTIVE STORIES”
Synopsis
The Shadow's second movie short, an adaptation from a Ray Humphreys story, "The Cat's Paw," from Detective Story Magazine.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 28, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt Neumann
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert F. Hill, Kurt Neumann
- Original Title
- Trapped
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- Bryan Foy Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt Neumann
Robert F. Hill, Kurt Neumann
Bryan Foy, Stanley Bergerman
Department Leadership Roster
Kurt Neumann
Director
Robert F. Hill
Writer
Stanley Bergerman
Producer
Kurt Neumann
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trapped
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What is Trapped about?
The Shadow's second movie short, an adaptation from a Ray Humphreys story, "The Cat's Paw," from Detective Story Magazine.
Who directed Trapped?
Trapped was directed by Kurt Neumann.
Who stars in Trapped?
The principal cast of Trapped includes Frank Readick, Lina Basquette, Stanley Fields, James Murray, Jason Robards Sr..
When was Trapped released and how long is it?
Trapped was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 23m.