Behind the Mask(1946)
Behind the Mask Synopsis
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 (1946) is a mystery and science fiction film directed by Phil Karlson, released on May 25, 1946 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars Kane Richmond, Barbara Read, George Chandler and Dorothea Kent. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Phil Karlson
- Writers:
- George Callahan
- Production:
- Monogram Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Behind the Mask Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kane Richmond
as Lamont Cranston / The Shadow
Barbara Read
as Margo Lane
George Chandler
as Shrevvie
Dorothea Kent
as Jennie Delaney
Joseph Crehan
as Police Inspector Cardonna
Pierre Watkin
as Police Commissioner Weston
Robert Shayne
as Brad Thomas
June Clyde
as Edith Merrill
James Cardwell
as Jeff Mann
Marjorie Hoshelle
as Mae Bishop
Joyce Compton
as Lulu
Edward Gargan
as Detective Dixon
Key crew
Directed by Phil Karlson, written by George Callahan.
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Behind the Mask Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 8 ratings.
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Behind the Mask – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Behind the Mask online?
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Behind the Mask (1946) is available to stream on ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Behind the Mask?
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The main cast of Behind the Mask (1946) includes Kane Richmond, Barbara Read, George Chandler, Dorothea Kent and Joseph Crehan. The film was directed by Phil Karlson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Behind the Mask released?
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Behind the Mask was released on May 25, 1946 and runs for 1h 8m.
Is Behind the Mask worth watching?
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Behind the Mask (1946) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.