The Shadow - The Shadow Strikes

A rich man is killed in the process of writing his will. The phantom crime-fighter, Lamont Cranston (a.k.a. the Shadow), finds numerous suspects - each with their own motive for committing murder. The trail of clues leads him to a underground gambling ring linked to the killer. The police, suspicious of The Shadow's motives, interfere with the investigation in an effort to discover his true identity. The master of disguise is able to keep the detectives at bay long enough to unmask the real culprits. The Shadow Strikes is the first film based on the popular 1930's radio program. Rod La Rocque returned as the Shadow the following year in International Crime.

• mystery