The Shadow Laughs
With a cast of Broadway stars
NR 1933 · 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.
Directed by Arthur Hoerl · Written by Arthur Hoerl
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Hal Skelly Robin Dale -
Rose Hobart Ruth Hackett -
Harry T. Morey Capt. Morgan - H Harry Short Clymer
- J John F. Morrissey Sgt. Owens
- G Geoffrey Bryant Ryan
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Walter Fenner Tennant -
Robert Keith George Hackett - B Bram Nossen Jack Bradshaw
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Cesar Romero Tony Rico
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