Behind the Mask

Year: 1946

Runtime: 68 mins

Language: English

Directors: Phil Karlson, William Beaudine

Mystery

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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