

Shadows in the Night
1944-07-27 · 67 min · ★ 6.0
A criminal psychologist tries to help a beautiful heiress going mad in a haunted mansion.
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- Directors
- Eugene Forde
- Production companies
- Larry Darmour Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Warner BaxterDr. Robert Ordway
Nina FochLois Garland
George ZuccoFrank Swift
Edward NorrisJess Hilton
Lester MatthewsStanley Carter
Ben WeldenNick Kallus
Jeanne BatesAdele Carter
Charles HaltonDoc Stacey
Arthur HohlRiggs
Minor WatsonFrederick GordonTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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