Shadow of the Law
“Two Women Want Him...One for His Money...One for His Love...And the Law Wants Him for Life!”
Synopsis
John Nelson, a well-to-do businessman, is escorting a woman he knows as Ethel Barry to the door of her apartment suite when a man steps out of the shadows and angrily demands to know where she has been. The embarrassed Nelson excuses himself and goes to his rooms in the same hotel. The woman rushes into his apartment followed by the man who met her in the hall. The man threatens her with violence and Nelson comes to her defense. In the ensuing fight, the man is knocked out of the window and falls to his death to the pavement many stories down. He is charged with the killing and his only witness that can prove self-defense for him has disappeared, and can not be found.
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William Powell
Jim Montgomery aka John Nelson
Marion Shilling
Edith Wentworth
Natalie Moorhead
Ethel Barry aka Ethel George
Regis Toomey
Tom Owens
Paul Hurst
Pete Shore
George Irving
Colonel Wentworth
Frederick Burt
Detective Lt. Mike Kearney
James Durkin
Prison Warden
Richard Tucker
Lew Durkin
Walter James
Captain of the Guards
Sammy Blum
Undetermined Role
Allan Cavan
Juror
Edward LeSaint
Judge
Frank O'Connor
Undetermined Role
Broderick O'Farrell
Doctor
Edward Peil Sr.
Usher
Oscar Smith
Elevator Operator
Harry Strang
Prison Barber
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 6, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis J. Gasnier
- Screenplay & Story
- Max Marcin, John A. Moroso
- Original Title
- Shadow of the Law
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis J. Gasnier
Max Marcin, John A. Moroso
Department Leadership Roster
Louis J. Gasnier
Director
Max Marcin
Writer
John A. Moroso
Writer
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 Shadow of the Law
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shadow of the Law about?
John Nelson, a well-to-do businessman, is escorting a woman he knows as Ethel Barry to the door of her apartment suite when a man steps out of the shadows and angrily demands to know where she has been. The embarrassed Nelson excuses himself and goes to his rooms in the same hotel. The woman rushes into his apartment followed by the man who met her in the hall. The man threatens her with violence and Nelson comes to her defense. In the ensuing fight, the man is knocked out of the window and falls to his death to the pavement many stories down. He is charged with the killing and his only witness that can prove self-defense for him has disappeared, and can not be found.
Who directed Shadow of the Law?
Shadow of the Law was directed by Louis J. Gasnier.
Who stars in Shadow of the Law?
The principal cast of Shadow of the Law includes William Powell, Marion Shilling, Natalie Moorhead, Regis Toomey, Paul Hurst.
When was Shadow of the Law released and how long is it?
Shadow of the Law was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shadow of the Law?
Shadow of the Law holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).