The Shadow Strikes (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1937, The Shadow Strikes is a mystery film directed by Lynn Shores, running about 62 minutes. “Scourge of the underworld!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Shadow Strikes stars Rod La Rocque as Lamont Granston, Agnes Anderson as Marcia Delthern, James Blakeley as Jasper Delthern and Walter McGrail as Winstead Comstock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Shadow Strikes 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 The Shadow Strikes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shadow Strikes tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shadow Strikes (1937)?
- In US, The Shadow Strikes 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 The Shadow Strikes worth watching?
- The Shadow Strikes holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shadow Strikes?
- The Shadow Strikes stars Rod La Rocque, Agnes Anderson, James Blakeley, Walter McGrail and William Kellogg.
- When was The Shadow Strikes released?
- The Shadow Strikes was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.