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The Shadow Laughs
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The Shadow Laughs

1933-03-26 · 64 min · ★ 5.5

Comedy · Mystery

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

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Hal SkellyHal SkellyRobin Dale
Rose HobartRose HobartRuth Hackett
Harry T. MoreyHarry T. MoreyCapt. Morgan
Harry ShortClymer
John F. MorrisseySgt. Owens
Geoffrey BryantRyan
Walter FennerWalter FennerTennant
Robert KeithRobert KeithGeorge Hackett
Bram NossenJack Bradshaw
Cesar RomeroCesar RomeroTony Rico

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