Shadows of Death
“Fuzzy As A Barber Has A Close Shave With Danger!”
Synopsis
With the railroad coming to Red Rock, trouble is expected and Billy has been sent to help his friend Fuzzy who is the town's sheriff, judge, and barber. When the man that sent Billy is murdered and the railroad location map stolen, broken match sticks point to Vic Landreau. While Billy tries to find the missing map, Landreau suspects Billy is on to him and plans to have him killed.
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Top Cast
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Buster Crabbe
Billy Carson
Al St. John
Fuzzy Q. Jones
Dona Dax
Babs Darcy
Charles King
Steve Landreau
Karl Hackett
Dave Hanley
Eddie Hall
Clay Kincaid
Frank Ellis
Frisco
John Cason
Butch
Jack Baxley
Sheriff (uncredited)
Wally West
Deputy (uncredited)
Bud Osborne
Man Getting Shave (uncredited)
Budd Buster
Man Getting Beard Trimmed (uncredited)
Buster Brodie
Bald Man Getting Haircut (uncredited)
Jimmy Aubrey
Town Drunk (uncredited)
Emmett Lynn
Old-Timer in Bathtub (uncredited)
Herman Hack
Barfly (uncredited)
Jack Evans
Checkers Player (uncredited)
Art Dillard
Poker Player (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Newfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Myton
- Original Title
- Shadows of Death
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Sigmund Neufeld Productions, PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Newfield
Fred Myton
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Newfield
Director
Fred Myton
Screenplay
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shadows of Death
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shadows of Death about?
With the railroad coming to Red Rock, trouble is expected and Billy has been sent to help his friend Fuzzy who is the town's sheriff, judge, and barber. When the man that sent Billy is murdered and the railroad location map stolen, broken match sticks point to Vic Landreau. While Billy tries to find the missing map, Landreau suspects Billy is on to him and plans to have him killed.
Who directed Shadows of Death?
Shadows of Death was directed by Sam Newfield.
Who stars in Shadows of Death?
The principal cast of Shadows of Death includes Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Dona Dax, Charles King, Karl Hackett.
When was Shadows of Death released and how long is it?
Shadows of Death was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shadows of Death?
Shadows of Death holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).