The Shadow Laughs

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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