The Shadow (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1933, The Shadow is a mystery film directed by George A. Cooper, running about 63 minutes. “The Shadow Kills to Thrill!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of people in an old dark house are terrorized by a mysterious hooded figure dressed in black who proceeds to kill them off one by one.
Who’s in it. The Shadow stars Henry Kendall as Reggie Ogden, Elizabeth Allan as Sonia Bryant, Felix Aylmer as Sir Richard Bryant and Jeanne Stuart as Moya Silverton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Shadow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shadow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shadow tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shadow (1933)?
- In US, The Shadow is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Shadow worth watching?
- The Shadow holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shadow?
- The Shadow stars Henry Kendall, Elizabeth Allan, Felix Aylmer, Jeanne Stuart and Cyril Raymond.
- When was The Shadow released?
- The Shadow was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.