The Shadow
“The Shadow Kills to Thrill!”
Synopsis
A group of people in an old dark house are terrorized by a mysterious hooded figure dressed in black who proceeds to kill them off one by one.
Top Cast
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Henry Kendall
Reggie Ogden
Elizabeth Allan
Sonia Bryant
Felix Aylmer
Sir Richard Bryant
Jeanne Stuart
Moya Silverton
Cyril Raymond
Jim Silverton
Viola Compton
Mrs. Bascomb
John Turnbull
Detective Inspector Carr
Ralph Truman
Chief Inspector Elliot
Denis Cowles
Chief Inspector Fleming
Vincent Holman
Wallis
James Raglan
Beverley Kent
Gordon Begg
Willit
Charles Carson
Sir Edward Hulme KC
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 27, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George A. Cooper
- Screenplay & Story
- Terence Egan, H. Fowler Mear
- Original Title
- The Shadow
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Real Art Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George A. Cooper
Terence Egan, H. Fowler Mear, Gerald Verner
Sydney Blythe
Jack Harris
Julius Hagen
Department Leadership Roster
Terence Egan
Screenplay
H. Fowler Mear
Screenplay
Julius Hagen
Producer
Sydney Blythe
Director of Photography
Jack Harris
Editor
George A. Cooper
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shadow
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What is The Shadow about?
A group of people in an old dark house are terrorized by a mysterious hooded figure dressed in black who proceeds to kill them off one by one.
Who directed The Shadow?
The Shadow was directed by George A. Cooper.
Who stars in The Shadow?
The principal cast of The Shadow includes Henry Kendall, Elizabeth Allan, Felix Aylmer, Jeanne Stuart, Cyril Raymond.
When was The Shadow released and how long is it?
The Shadow was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.