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The Shadow Strikes

1937 · 1h 2m · Mystery · United States of America

Scourge of the underworld!

Lamont Cranston assumes his secret identity as "The Shadow", to break up an attempted robbery at an attorney's office. When the police search the scene, Cranston must assume the identity of the attorney. Before he can leave, a phone call summons the attorney to the home of Delthern, a wealthy client, who wants a new will drawn up. As Cranston meets with him, Delthern is suddenly shot, and Cranston is quickly caught up in a new mystery.

Directed by
Lynn Shores
Written by
Al Martin
Story by
Walter B. Gibson
Starring
Rod La Rocque, Agnes Anderson, James Blakeley, Walter McGrail
5.7Smart score

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Not available to stream, rent or buy in Australia.

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