
The Shadow Returns
Mystery · Science Fiction
Overview
The Shadow (Kane Richmond) cracks a case of missing jewels, murder and plastics.
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


Tom Dugan
Tom Dugan
Shrevvy
Tom Dugan
Shrevvy


Joseph Crehan
Joseph Crehan
Police Insp. Cardona
Joseph Crehan
Police Insp. Cardona


Pierre Watkin
Pierre Watkin
Police Commissioner J.R. Weston
Pierre Watkin
Police Commissioner J.R. Weston


Robert Emmett Keane
Robert Emmett Keane
Charles Frobay
Robert Emmett Keane
Charles Frobay


Frank Reicher
Frank Reicher
Michael Hasdon
Frank Reicher
Michael Hasdon


Rebel Randall
Rebel Randall
Lenore Jessup
Rebel Randall
Lenore Jessup
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