Behind the Mask(1946)
Falsely accused of murdering a crooked newspaper reporter, suave detective Lamont Cranston -- aka the Shadow -- vows to track down the real killer.
Movie: Behind the Mask
Top 10 Billed Cast
Lamont Cranston / The Shadow
Margo Lane
Shrevvie
Jennie Delaney
Police Inspector Cardonna
Police Commissioner Weston
Brad Thomas
Edith Merrill
Jeff Mann
Mae Bishop
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Falsely accused of murdering a crooked newspaper reporter, suave detective Lamont Cranston -- aka the Shadow -- vows to track down the real killer.
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1946-05-25
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