Behind the Mask (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1946, Behind the Mask is a mystery and science fiction film directed by Phil Karlson, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. Falsely accused of murdering a crooked newspaper reporter, suave detective Lamont Cranston -- aka the Shadow -- vows to track down the real killer.
Who’s in it. Behind the Mask stars Kane Richmond as The Shadow / Lamont Cranston, Barbara Read as Margo Lane (as Barbara Reed), George Chandler as Shrevvie and Dorothea Kent as Jennie Delaney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Behind the Mask has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Behind the Mask page.
If you liked it. Fans of Behind the Mask tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Behind the Mask (1946)?
- In US, Behind the Mask is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Behind the Mask worth watching?
- Behind the Mask holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Behind the Mask?
- Behind the Mask stars Kane Richmond, Barbara Read, George Chandler, Dorothea Kent and Joseph Crehan.