Movie: The Shadow Laughs

Top 10 Billed Cast

Hal Skelly
Hal Skelly

Robin Dale

Rose Hobart
Rose Hobart

Ruth Hackett

Harry T. Morey
Harry T. Morey

Capt. Morgan

Harry Short
Harry Short

Clymer

John F. Morrissey
John F. Morrissey

Sgt. Owens

Geoffrey Bryant
Geoffrey Bryant

Ryan

Walter Fenner
Walter Fenner

Tennant

Robert Keith
Robert Keith

George Hackett

Bram Nossen
Bram Nossen

Jack Bradshaw

Cesar Romero
Cesar Romero

Tony Rico

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  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    1933-03-26

  • Average

    4.6

  • Rating:

    2.3 starts
  • Tagline

    With a cast of Broadway stars

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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