Shadow on the Wall (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1950, Shadow on the Wall is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Pat Jackson, running about 84 minutes. “Some women will stop at nothing!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Angered that her sister Celia has stolen her fiance, Dell Faring kills her and allows Celia's husband David, knocked out in an argument with Celia, to take the blame and end up on death row. Later Dell, finding out that David's young daughter Susan was witness to the crime and is undergoing psychiatric treatment, plans to eliminate her before her memory returns.
Who’s in it. Shadow on the Wall stars Ann Sothern as Dell Faring, Zachary Scott as David I. Starrling, Gigi Perreau as Susan Starrling and Nancy Davis Reagan as Dr. Caroline Canford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Shadow on the Wall has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shadow on the Wall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shadow on the Wall tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shadow on the Wall (1950)?
- In US, Shadow on the Wall is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shadow on the Wall worth watching?
- Shadow on the Wall holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shadow on the Wall?
- Shadow on the Wall stars Ann Sothern, Zachary Scott, Gigi Perreau, Nancy Davis Reagan and Kristine Miller.
- When was Shadow on the Wall released?
- Shadow on the Wall was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.