

The Shadow of the Eagle
“A Crashing Adventure Serial!”
Synopsis
The Eagle uses sky writing to make threats against a corporation. Nathan Gregory owns a travelling fairground and is thought to be the Eagle. Craig McCoy is a pilot who goes looking for the Eagle when Gregory turns up missing.
Top Cast
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Craig McCoy
Dorothy Gulliver
Jean Gregory
Walter Miller
Danby
Kenneth Harlan
Ward
Richard Tucker
Major Evans
Pat O'Malley
Ames
Edmund Burns
Clark
Yakima Canutt
Boyle
Roy D'Arcy
Gardner
Billy West
Bob the Clown
Edward Hearn
Colonel Nathan Gregory
Lloyd Whitlock
Green
'Little Billy' Rhodes
The Midget
Ivan Linow
Henie the Strong Man
James Bradbury Jr.
Henry the Ventriloquist
Ernie Adams
Pat Kelly
Bud Osborne
Tim Moore
Monte Montague
Callahan
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ford Beebe, B. Reeves Eason
- Screenplay & Story
- Ford Beebe, Colbert Clark, Wyndham Gittens
- Original Title
- The Shadow of the Eagle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 38m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ford Beebe, B. Reeves Eason
Ford Beebe, Colbert Clark, Wyndham Gittens
Ray Snyder, Wyndham Gittens
Nat Levine
Department Leadership Roster
Ford Beebe
Director
Nat Levine
Producer
Ray Snyder
Editor
Wyndham Gittens
Editor
B. Reeves Eason
Director
Ford Beebe
Writer
Colbert Clark
Writer
Wyndham Gittens
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shadow of the Eagle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Shadow of the Eagle about?
The Eagle uses sky writing to make threats against a corporation. Nathan Gregory owns a travelling fairground and is thought to be the Eagle. Craig McCoy is a pilot who goes looking for the Eagle when Gregory turns up missing.
Who directed The Shadow of the Eagle?
The Shadow of the Eagle was directed by Ford Beebe, B. Reeves Eason.
Who stars in The Shadow of the Eagle?
The principal cast of The Shadow of the Eagle includes John Wayne, Dorothy Gulliver, Walter Miller, Kenneth Harlan, Richard Tucker.
When was The Shadow of the Eagle released and how long is it?
The Shadow of the Eagle was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 3h 38m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Shadow of the Eagle?
The Shadow of the Eagle holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).
