

The Shadow Laughs
1933-03-26 · 64 min · ★ 5.5
The police investigate a bank robbery, and when they don't seem to be making much headway, a newspaper reporter decides to investigate it on his own.
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- Directors
- Arthur Hoerl
- Production companies
- Trojan Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Hal SkellyRobin Dale
Rose HobartRuth Hackett
Harry T. MoreyCapt. Morgan
Walter FennerTennant
Robert KeithGeorge Hackett
Cesar RomeroTony RicoTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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