Prison Shadows (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 4.9

Released in 1936, Prison Shadows is a drama and crime film directed by Robert F. Hill, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. A boxer is framed for murder after an opponent dies in the ring.
Who’s in it. Prison Shadows stars Edward Nugent as Gene Harris, Lucille Lund as Claire Thomas, Joan Barclay as Mary Comstock and Forrest Taylor as George Miller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Prison Shadows has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prison Shadows page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prison Shadows tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prison Shadows (1936)?
- In US, Prison Shadows is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Prison Shadows worth watching?
- Prison Shadows holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prison Shadows?
- Prison Shadows stars Edward Nugent, Lucille Lund, Joan Barclay, Forrest Taylor and Syd Saylor.
- When was Prison Shadows released?
- Prison Shadows was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.
