Shadow on the Wall
“Some women will stop at nothing!”
Synopsis
Angered that her sister Celia has stolen her fiance, Dell Faring kills her and allows Celia's husband David, knocked out in an argument with Celia, to take the blame and end up on death row. Later Dell, finding out that David's young daughter Susan was witness to the crime and is undergoing psychiatric treatment, plans to eliminate her before her memory returns.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
SHADOW ON THE WALL ('50) - Outro - Classic MoviesOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2019-06-24
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Ann Sothern
Dell Faring
Zachary Scott
David I. Starrling
Gigi Perreau
Susan Starrling
Nancy Reagan
Dr. Caroline Canford
Kristine Miller
Celia Starrling
John McIntire
Pike Ludwell
Tom Helmore
Crane Weymouth
Helen Brown
Miss Burke
Barbara Billingsley
Olga
Marcia Van Dyke
Secretary
Anthony Sydes
Bobby
Jimmy Hunt
Boy
Thomas Browne Henry
Judge (uncredited)
Lilian Bond
Attendant (uncredited)
Dorinda Clifton
Nurse (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 19, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pat Jackson
- Screenplay & Story
- William Ludwig, Lawrence P. Bachmann, Hannah Lees
- Original Score
- André Previn
- Original Title
- Shadow on the Wall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pat Jackson
William Ludwig, Lawrence P. Bachmann, Hannah Lees
André Previn
Ray June
Cotton Warburton
Robert Sisk
Department Leadership Roster
Cotton Warburton
Editor
William Ludwig
Writer
Robert Sisk
Producer
Pat Jackson
Director
André Previn
Original Music Composer
Ray June
Director of Photography
Irene
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shadow on the Wall.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Shadow on the Wall.
ALLL MOVIESSS
MovieLens[30K:40K]
list0
Film Noir
Classic-era film noir, 1940 to 1959.
Missing Mine
HBO Max - Thriller Movies
Curated list of Thriller Movies on HBO Max (Max). Synchronized with high-fidelity discover feeds. Updated frequently.
Similar Titles to Shadow on the Wall
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.4
7.1
7.9
9.0
7.0
7.1
6.7
8.4
6.5
7.6
8.1
5.1
8.3
7.8
7.2
6.0
6.1
More Like Shadow on the Wall
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Shadow on the Wall
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shadow on the Wall about?
Angered that her sister Celia has stolen her fiance, Dell Faring kills her and allows Celia's husband David, knocked out in an argument with Celia, to take the blame and end up on death row. Later Dell, finding out that David's young daughter Susan was witness to the crime and is undergoing psychiatric treatment, plans to eliminate her before her memory returns.
Who directed Shadow on the Wall?
Shadow on the Wall was directed by Pat Jackson.
Who stars in Shadow on the Wall?
The principal cast of Shadow on the Wall includes Ann Sothern, Zachary Scott, Gigi Perreau, Nancy Reagan, Kristine Miller.
When was Shadow on the Wall released and how long is it?
Shadow on the Wall was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Shadow on the Wall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shadow on the Wall was composed by André Previn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shadow on the Wall?
Shadow on the Wall holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).