Behind the Mask_
Falsely accused of murdering a crooked newspaper reporter, suave detective Lamont Cranston -- aka the Shadow -- vows to track down the real killer.
Starring
Kane Richmond, Barbara Read, George Chandler
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
6 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Behind the Mask was released 80 years ago in 1946.
Overview
Falsely accused of murdering a crooked newspaper reporter, suave detective Lamont Cranston -- aka the Shadow -- vows to track down the real killer.
Behind the Mask is a Mystery, Science Fiction film with a runtime of 1h 8m.
CAST (12)
Kane Richmond
Lamont Cranston / The Shadow
Barbara Read
Margo Lane
George Chandler
Shrevvie
Dorothea Kent
Jennie Delaney
Joseph Crehan
Police Inspector Cardonna
Pierre Watkin
Police Commissioner Weston
Robert Shayne
Brad Thomas
June Clyde
Edith Merrill
James Cardwell
Jeff Mann
Marjorie Hoshelle
Mae Bishop
Joyce Compton
Lulu
Edward Gargan
Detective Dixon
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Behind the Mask about?
Falsely accused of murdering a crooked newspaper reporter, suave detective Lamont Cranston -- aka the Shadow -- vows to track down the real killer.
How long is Behind the Mask?
Behind the Mask has a runtime of 68 minutes (1h 8m).
Who stars in Behind the Mask?
The cast of Behind the Mask includes Kane Richmond, Barbara Read, George Chandler, Dorothea Kent, Joseph Crehan.
What is the rating of Behind the Mask?
Behind the Mask has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Mystery
Science Fiction