The Shadow Strikes
1937, English. Directed by Lynn Shores.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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The Shadow Strikes is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
- Lynn ShoresDirector
- Rod La RocqueLamont Cranston / The Shadow
- Agnes AndersonMarcia Delthern
- James BlakeleyJasper Delthern
- Walter McGrailWinstead Comstock
- William KelloggHumphrey Comstock
- Cy KendallBrossett
- Kenneth HarlanCaptain Breen
- Norman AinsleyHendricks
- John St. PolisCaleb Delthern
- Wilson BengeWellington
- John CarnivaleWarren Berranger
- James C. MortonKelly
Details
- Released
- 29 October 1937
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Al Martin, Walter B. Gibson
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The Shadow Strikes: quick answers
What comes after The Shadow Strikes?
Next in the series: International Crime (1938), The Shadow (1940), and The Shadow Returns (1946).
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How long is The Shadow Strikes?
The Shadow Strikes runs 62 minutes (1h 2m).
Does The Shadow Strikes have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Shadow Strikes on?
The Shadow Strikes is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Shadow Strikes?
If you liked The Shadow Strikes, try The Infernal Machine, My Favorite Brunette, The Sense of an Ending.
Who directed The Shadow Strikes?
The Shadow Strikes (1937) was directed by Lynn Shores and stars Rod La Rocque, Agnes Anderson, James Blakeley.