
Behind the Mask
Mystery · Science Fiction
Overview
Falsely accused of murdering a crooked newspaper reporter, suave detective Lamont Cranston -- aka the Shadow -- vows to track down the real killer.
Top Cast


Kane Richmond
Kane Richmond
Lamont Cranston / The Shadow
Kane Richmond
Lamont Cranston / The Shadow


Barbara Read
Barbara Read
Margo Lane
Barbara Read
Margo Lane


George Chandler
George Chandler
Shrevvie
George Chandler
Shrevvie


Dorothea Kent
Dorothea Kent
Jennie Delaney
Dorothea Kent
Jennie Delaney


Joseph Crehan
Joseph Crehan
Police Inspector Cardonna
Joseph Crehan
Police Inspector Cardonna


Pierre Watkin
Pierre Watkin
Police Commissioner Weston
Pierre Watkin
Police Commissioner Weston


Robert Shayne
Robert Shayne
Brad Thomas
Robert Shayne
Brad Thomas


June Clyde
June Clyde
Edith Merrill
June Clyde
Edith Merrill


James Cardwell
James Cardwell
Jeff Mann
James Cardwell
Jeff Mann


Marjorie Hoshelle
Marjorie Hoshelle
Mae Bishop
Marjorie Hoshelle
Mae Bishop
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