Characters & Themes
The Shadow (1940) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1940 · 285 mins · English
- Directed by
- James W. Horne
- Starring
- Roger Moore, Victor Jory, George Turner, Griff Barnett, Veda Ann Borg, Charles King
The Shadow confronts the nefarious Black Tiger, a villain who can render himself invisible and wields a deadly death‑ray aimed at world domination. Their clash is packed with suspenseful action, as the hero races to expose the hidden enemy and thwart the catastrophic plan.
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