Behind the Mask
1946, English. Directed by Phil Karlson & William Beaudine.
Falsely accused of murdering a crooked newspaper reporter, suave detective Lamont Cranston -- aka the Shadow -- vows to track down the real killer.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Behind the Mask is streaming on ScreenPix and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Phil KarlsonDirector
- William BeaudineDirector
- Kane RichmondLamont Cranston / The Shadow
- Barbara ReadMargo Lane
- George ChandlerShrevvie
- Dorothea KentJennie Delaney
- Joseph CrehanPolice Inspector Cardonna
- Pierre WatkinPolice Commissioner Weston
- Robert ShayneBrad Thomas
- June ClydeEdith Merrill
- James CardwellJeff Mann
- Marjorie HoshelleMae Bishop
- Joyce ComptonLulu
- Edward GarganDetective Dixon
Details
- Released
- 25 May 1946
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Callahan
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Behind the Mask: quick answers
What should I watch before Behind the Mask?
Watch The Shadow Strikes (1937), International Crime (1938), The Shadow (1940), and The Shadow Returns (1946) first.
What comes after Behind the Mask?
Next in the series: The Missing Lady (1946), The Invisible Avenger (1958), and The Shadow (1994).
Is Behind the Mask worth watching?
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How long is Behind the Mask?
Behind the Mask runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
Does Behind the Mask have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Behind the Mask. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Behind the Mask parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Behind the Mask yet.
Which OTT platform is Behind the Mask on?
Behind the Mask is streaming on ScreenPix and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Behind the Mask?
If you liked Behind the Mask, try Cosmos, The Return of Doctor X, Frequencies.
Who directed Behind the Mask?
Behind the Mask (1946) was directed by Phil Karlson and William Beaudine and stars Kane Richmond, Barbara Read, George Chandler.