The Shadow
Synopsis
Mary Gillespie is restoring the Col. Gillespie Circus to its former splendor after her father's death. With the help of her publicist boyfriend Jim, the sell-out crowds are returning to the big top. Egotistical equestrian star Senor Martinet, however, holds $60,000 of notes signed by the Colonel and due in 24 hours. When a mysterious shadowy figure is seen on the circus lot, and Martinet is murdered in the center ring during his performance, there are suspects aplenty, including Vindecco, Martinet's badly abused hunchback assistant.
Top Cast
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Rita Hayworth
Mary Gillespie
Charles Quigley
Jim Quinn
Marc Lawrence
Kid Crow
Arthur Loft
Sheriff Jackson
Dick Curtis
Carlos
Vernon Dent
Dutch Schultz
Marjorie Main
Hannah Gillespie
Donald Kirke
Peter Martinet
Dwight Frye
Vindecco
Bess Flowers
Marianne
William Irving
Mac
Eddie Fetherston
Woody
Sally St. Clair
Dolores
Sue St. Clair
Rosa
John Tyrrell
Mr. Moreno
Beatrice Curtis
Mrs. Moreno
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 22, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles C. Coleman
- Screenplay & Story
- Milton Raison, Arthur T. Horman
- Original Title
- The Shadow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles C. Coleman
Milton Raison, Arthur T. Horman
Lucien Ballard
Byron Robinson
Wallace MacDonald, Irving Briskin
Department Leadership Roster
Charles C. Coleman
Director
Arthur T. Horman
Writer
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Wallace MacDonald
Producer
Byron Robinson
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shadow
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What is The Shadow about?
Mary Gillespie is restoring the Col. Gillespie Circus to its former splendor after her father's death. With the help of her publicist boyfriend Jim, the sell-out crowds are returning to the big top. Egotistical equestrian star Senor Martinet, however, holds $60,000 of notes signed by the Colonel and due in 24 hours. When a mysterious shadowy figure is seen on the circus lot, and Martinet is murdered in the center ring during his performance, there are suspects aplenty, including Vindecco, Martinet's badly abused hunchback assistant.
Who directed The Shadow?
The Shadow was directed by Charles C. Coleman.
Who stars in The Shadow?
The principal cast of The Shadow includes Rita Hayworth, Charles Quigley, Marc Lawrence, Arthur Loft, Dick Curtis.
When was The Shadow released and how long is it?
The Shadow was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 59m.