
Trapped
Crime · Drama · Mystery
Overview
The Shadow's second movie short, an adaptation from a Ray Humphreys story, "The Cat's Paw," from Detective Story Magazine.
Top Cast


Frank Readick
Frank Readick
The Shadow (voice)
Frank Readick
The Shadow (voice)


Lina Basquette
Lina Basquette
Girl Reporter
Lina Basquette
Girl Reporter


Stanley Fields
Stanley Fields
Tony Valisimo
Stanley Fields
Tony Valisimo


James Murray
James Murray
Jimmy Dare
James Murray
Jimmy Dare


Jason Robards Sr.
Jason Robards Sr.
Detective Lt. Jack Reed
Jason Robards Sr.
Detective Lt. Jack Reed


DeWitt Jennings
DeWitt Jennings
Police Chief
DeWitt Jennings
Police Chief
Joseph North
Joseph North
Victim
Joseph North
Victim


Dorothy Vernon
Dorothy Vernon
Robbery Victim's Wife
Dorothy Vernon
Robbery Victim's Wife


John George
John George
Al, Tony's Midget Henchman
John George
Al, Tony's Midget Henchman
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