The Shadow Laughs
1933, English. Directed by Arthur Hoerl.
With a cast of Broadway stars
The police investigate a bank robbery, and when they don't seem to be making much headway, a newspaper reporter decides to investigate it on his own.
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 26 March 1933
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Arthur Hoerl
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The Shadow Laughs runs 64 minutes (1h 4m).
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The Shadow Laughs is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Shadow Laughs isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Shadow Laughs?
If you liked The Shadow Laughs, try Fletch, Shadow of the Thin Man, The Sheep Detectives.
Who directed The Shadow Laughs?
The Shadow Laughs (1933) was directed by Arthur Hoerl and stars Hal Skelly, Rose Hobart, Harry T. Morey.