The Shadow Strikes

Starring:Rod La Rocque, Agnes Anderson, James Blakeley, Walter McGrail, William Kellogg, Cy Kendall, Kenneth Harlan, Norman Ainsley, John St. Polis, Wilson Benge, John Carnivale, James C. Morton, John Elliott, Jack Ingram, Blackie Whiteford, Harry Harvey (II)
Director: Lynn Shores
Studio: Alpha Video
Product Type: DVD
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Product Description
A rich man is killed in the process of writing his will. The phantom crime-fighter, Lamont Cranston (a.k.a. the Shadow), finds numerous suspects - each with their own motive for commiting murder. The trail of clues leads him to a underground gambling ring linked to the killer. The police, suspicious of The Shadow's motives, interfere with the investigation in an effort to discover his true identity. The master of disguise is able to keep the detectives at bay long enough to unmask the real culprits. The Shadow Strikes is the first film based on the popular 1930's radio program. Rod La Rocque returned as the Shadow the following year in International Crime. Starring: Rod La Rocque Directed by : Lyn Shores Screenplay by : Al Martin DVD Details: Run Time: 62 minutes Number of Discs: 1 Originally Released in 1937 Black White No region encoding; For global distribution.
Average customer rating:
- Good B-Movie Mystery
- FOR SHADOW FANS - A MUST OWN
- Not your father's Shadow
- RIP OFF
- THE SHADOW STRIKES
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Shadow: Shadow Strikes/International Crime
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Release Date: 2003-11-04 |
Product Description
SHADOW STRIKES-INTERNATIONAL CRIME,THE (DVD MOVIE)
Customer Reviews:
Good B-Movie Mystery.......2007-01-20
Whether or not you prefer The Shadow of radio or the pulps, this is not the invisible crimefighter or the black-clad crime-buster. Rod La Rocque plays a more mild-mannered, Clark Kent-style of alter ego to The Shadow. The Shadow (in disguise) only makes two brief appearances in the first film, THE SHADOW STRIKES (1937).
INTERNATIONAL CRIME (1938) is better than the first. Rod reprises his role as Lamont Cranston, only this time he is both a radio announcer and a one-man detective agency. Astrid Allwyn plays the ditzy Phoebe Lane. There is also appearances from Commissioner Weston (portrayed as an old grouch) and cabbi, Moe Shrevnitz.
I recommend this double feature (which is brilliantly restored, by the way) DVD to any lovers of mysteries, old films, B-Movies, or those of you will take a chance on seeing The Shadow's first two movie appearances.
FOR SHADOW FANS - A MUST OWN.......2005-02-12
As others have stated the two films do not much follow the "Pulp" magazine story line. However the two films are pretty keen movies along the line of The Thin Man, Mr. Wong, Charlie Chan...etc. So if you like those you will like these. Any avid collector of Shadow memorabilia should have these historic films. Grand National Pictures was bought by Astor Pictures in NYC... they went broke and the original prints were actually thrown into the East River by the company warehousing them... for non-payment of rent. We found these two "lost" prints rotting in a collector's house... We spent a fortune to clean and restore them to the best possible condition... we did 4 digital sound passes, sound sync, color corrections, wet-gate, DVNR, and encoded twice. So while not perfect... we guarantee they are the finest on the market... Who knows where the Shadow lurks? ... MARENGO FILMS
Not your father's Shadow.......2004-09-16
SHADOW STRIKES (1937) - ** stars. A millionaire is murdered and relatives and an underworld goon or two circle in for the spoils. In this one the Shadow is a lawyer/amateur criminologist, appears in a strange cape/hat/cowl outfit in the denouement scene and has his shadow thrown provocatively against a couple of walls, but that's about it.
INTERNATIONAL CRIME (1938) - *** stars. A wealthy businessman is the murder victim in this one. Lamont Cranston (the Shadow) is an amateur criminologist/newspaper columnist/radio announcer. The beautiful Astrid Allwyn co-stars in this one as an eager beaver aspiring newspaper woman. Directed by veteran Charles LaMont, who would go on to direct a number of Abbott & Costello and Ma & Pa Kettle movies. The mood is definitely lighter in this superior movie.
Rod LaRocque plays Lamont Cranston in these two early Shadow films. Most of the juicy aspects of the radio character are absent here. No clouding men's minds. No bitter fruits borne by the weeds of crime. No invisibility. No distorted voice and manic cackle. No real reason to go out of your way to see them, either.
RIP OFF.......2004-04-06
These are okay detective movies, but it's really not The Shadow.
Lamont Cranston has been turned into Lamont Granston and he's an ordinary joe who's a crime reporter. That's as exciting as it gets. There's nothing in these movies that has anything to do with The Shadow so you've been warned.
You might want to save your money since these two "Shadow" movies aren't what they claim to be. The Shadow serial and the Alec Baldwin movie are the way to go for fans of The Shadow. The Invisible Avenger isn't as close to the mark as the serial and Baldwin film, but it's worth a look too.
THE SHADOW STRIKES.......2003-09-12
It looks as if Marengo Films rescued these two old movies from obscurity. I was thrilled to see they were on DVD and was not disappointed. Grand National Pictures was bought by another film company after putting these two marvelous films out. That answers why there are no other films which followed. These movies are fun to watch and are similar to such greats as Mr.Wong, Charlie Chan, Dick Tracy and the Thin Man... Oh, how things have changed in acting and style... though Hollywood did honor the style I think with LA Confidential... Both films are A MUST FOR COLLECTORS and the DVD is truly a CLASSIC. Technically, the prints are pretty darn good and the sound is perfect.
Average customer rating:
- Movie was good... DVD was average.
- Rod La Rocque is "The Shadow".
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The Shadow Strikes
Starring: Rod La Rocque , Agnes Anderson , James Blakeley , Walter McGrail , and William Kellogg
Director: Lynn Shores
Manufacturer: Alpha Video
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Product Features:
- Run Time: 62 minutes
- Number of Discs: 1
- Originally Released in 1937
- Black White
- No region encoding; For global distribution
ASIN: B0000A0DWQ
Release Date: 2003-09-09 |
Product Description
A rich man is killed in the process of writing his will. The phantom crime-fighter, Lamont Cranston (a.k.a. the Shadow), finds numerous suspects - each with their own motive for commiting murder. The trail of clues leads him to a underground gambling ring linked to the killer. The police, suspicious of The Shadow's motives, interfere with the investigation in an effort to discover his true identity. The master of disguise is able to keep the detectives at bay long enough to unmask the real culprits. The Shadow Strikes is the first film based on the popular 1930's radio program. Rod La Rocque returned as the Shadow the following year in International Crime. Starring: Rod La Rocque Directed by : Lyn Shores Screenplay by : Al Martin DVD Details: Run Time: 62 minutes Number of Discs: 1 Originally Released in 1937 Black White No region encoding; For global distribution.
Customer Reviews:
Movie was good... DVD was average........2005-05-20
I liked the film... as it is similar in style to The Thin Man and Charlie Chan series. Rod LaRoque does a great job as THE SHADOW. Having said that there are probably better prints of this film on the market.
Rod La Rocque is "The Shadow"........2004-09-29
Note: I can not say that The Shadow Strikes depicts the "The Shadow" in all its glory. However, for a true representation of "The Shadow" as intended, just as chilling as the radio program (if you want The Shadow with the cape and the laugh that gives you goosebumps), I would recommend "The Shadow Serial" (1940), which is a Shadow collection of all 15 movie episodes by Columbia.
"The Shadow" was a popular radio program (before television sets were made for the home). In the pulp comic books, The Shadow "borrowed" the idenity "Lamont Cranston" to get into the social circles. It began on radio on the Dectective Story Hour on July 31, 1930 as a character in the story. James La Curto was the voice 1930-31 and then Frank Readick Jr. (1931-37). The program became known as "The Shadow" on September 26, 1937. Also providing the voice of the "The Shadow" was Orson Welles (1937-38), Bill Johnstone (1938-43), Bret Morrison in 1943, John Archer in 1944 and Bret Morrison again in 1945-54. The last radio program of "The Shadow" was broadcast December 26, 1954.
This is the first motion picture of "The Shadow" starring Rod La Rocque as Lamont Granston/The Shadow. This story is based upon "The Ghost of the Manor" by Maxwell Grant, from the Street and Smith Magazine.
Two thieves break into the safe of Attourney, Chester Randall, but their plans are foiled by a mysterious man who holds them up until the police arrive and then he disappears. Then the mystery man helps a wealthy old man with his Last Will and Testamnet. Suddenly the old man is shot from the window. Investigator, Lamont Granston is posing as the victim, Attourney Randall, to get closer to the suspects and solving the crime. But the police do not trust "The Shadow" (it is their first time deal with the mystery man) who is trying to help the police, but must remain unseen. While the police are after "The Shadow", he leads them to the real crooks.
Includes the Grand national Films trademark of the giant clock on the building.
Followed by: INTERNATIONAL CRIME (1938) with Rod La Rocque.
Shadow serial (1940) with Victor Jory (Columbia)
THE SHADOW RETURNS (1946) with Kane Richmond.
THE MISSING LADY (1946) with Kane Richmond.
BEHIND THE MASK (1946) with Kane Richmond.
INVISIBLE AVENGER (1958) with Richard Derr.
(aka Bourbon Street Shadows (1958),3 episodes
of unsold Shadow tv series).
THE SHADOW (1994) with Alec Baldwin.
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Suspense Classics 4-Movie Pack - Dick Tracy Detective, Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome, Dick Tracy vs. Cueball, Shadow Strikes
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SHADOW BOXING-VOID STRIKES-DVD
Starring: Grandmaster Alex Tao
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This highly effective method has been implemented by Chinese law enforcement and military as a practical means of self defense. Developed by Grandmaster Alexander Tao, a Guinness Book of World Records holder and master of the martial arts. Shadow Boxing (Void Strikes) teaches you the basic building blocks for a combat fighter. Everything is broken down into simple, easy-to-learn training techniques. This video also outlines the structure of Jing Quan Dao, including the ranking system.
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Mystery Classics Volume 2: Dick Tracy Detective, Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome, Dick Tracy vs. Cueball, The Shadow Strikes (Scourge of the Underworld)
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Shadow Strikes (Scourge of the Underworld)
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Lamont Cranston assumes his secret identity as "The Shadow", to break up an attempted robbery at an attorney's office. When the police search the scene, Cranston must assume the identity of the attorney. Before he can leave, a phone call summons the attorney to the home of Delthern, a wealthy client, who wants a new will drawn up. As Cranston meets with him, Delthern is suddenly shot, and Cranston is quickly caught up in a new mystery.
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Mystery Movie Marathon Volume 7: 8 Movie Pack
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- Dick Tracy, Detective;The Shadow Strikes;The Shadow: International Crime;The Triumph of Sherlock Holme;Sherlock Holmes: Terror By Night;Suddenly;The Second Woman;Murder at Midnight
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The legends of Mystery are gathered here for you in this definitive DVD collection of some of the greatest Mystery classics to ever come out of Hollywood. This 8 DVD collection is sure to provide you with countless hours of entertainment. Mystery Movie Marathon Volume 7: 8 Movie Pack includes: Dick Tracy, Detective directed by William Berke and starring Morgan Conway; The Shadow Strikes directed by Lynn Shores and starring Rod Laroque; The Shadow: International Crime directed by Charles Lamont and starring Rod Laroque; The Triumph of Sherlock Holme directed by Leslie Hiscott and starring Arthur Wonter; Sherlock Holmes: Terror By Night directed by Roy William Neill and starring Basil Rathbone; Suddenly directed by Lewis Allen and starring Frank Sinatra; The Second Woman directed by James Kern and starring Robert Young; Murder at Midnight directed by Frank Strayer and starring Aileen Pringle
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