The Vanishing Shadow

The Vanishing Shadow

1934 · 242 min · ★ 7.1 · Science Fiction, Action

A 12-episode serial in which a son avenges the death of his father at the hands of corrupt politicians. He develops a wide variety of complex devices in his crusade . . . ray guns, robots and a 'vanishing belt.'

Directed by Lew Landers · Written by Ella O'Neill

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