The Shadow Strikes (1937)
Description: 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.
Director: Lynn Shores
Producer: lynn shores
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed to Negative (base on 55 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 23:53:35
Genre:
Mystery
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victor sjostrom
The acting was inconsistent and sometimes awkward.
john o'connor
Dialogue felt forced and unnatural.
leslie s hiscott
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
emilio fernandez
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
ewing scott
Cinematography was dull and didn't add much.
bernard carr
Inconsistent tone that made it hard to follow.
ralph murphy
The story felt flat and lacked momentum.
freddie francis
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
ted post
Poorly executed with weak performances.
spencer gordon bennet
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
arthur davis
The special effects were subpar and distracting.
michael reeves
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
r john hugh
I found it difficult to stay invested.
kinji fukasaku
Dialogue felt forced and unnatural.
raul artigot
Excellent performances all around.
connie rasinski
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
gilbert cates
Great chemistry between the leads.
peter bogdanovich
Weak character development left me uninterested.
garson kanin
The dialogue didn't feel natural.
norman z mcleod
Poorly executed with weak performances.