International Crime (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1938, International Crime is a crime and mystery film directed by Charles Lamont, running about 62 minutes. “Crime didn't pay when this master detective stepped in!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The second and final Grand National Pictures film to feature The Shadow, played again by Rod La Rocque. In this version, Lamont Cranston is an amateur detective and host of a radio show with his assistant Phoebe (not Margo) Lane. Cabbie Moe Shrevnitz and Commissioner Weston also appear.
Who’s in it. International Crime stars Rod La Rocque as Lamont Cranston, Astrid Allwyn as Phoebe Lane, Thomas E. Jackson as Commisioner Weston and Oscar O'Shea as Heath, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, International Crime has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch International Crime page.
If you liked it. Fans of International Crime tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch International Crime (1938)?
- In US, International Crime is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is International Crime worth watching?
- International Crime holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in International Crime?
- International Crime stars Rod La Rocque, Astrid Allwyn, Thomas E. Jackson, Oscar O'Shea and Lew Hearn.
- When was International Crime released?
- International Crime was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.