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Behind the Mask

5.519461h 8mMovieMysteryScience Fiction

Falsely accused of murdering a crooked newspaper reporter, suave detective Lamont Cranston -- aka the Shadow -- vows to track down the real killer.

DirectorsPhil Karlson·William Beaudine
WriterGeorge Callahan

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Cast · Directed by Phil Karlson

KRKane Richmond
Kane Richmond
Lamont Cranston / The Shadow
BRBarbara Read
Barbara Read
Margo Lane
GCGeorge Chandler
George Chandler
Shrevvie
DKDorothea Kent
Dorothea Kent
Jennie Delaney
JCJoseph Crehan
Joseph Crehan
Police Inspector Cardonna
PWPierre Watkin
Pierre Watkin
Police Commissioner Weston
RSRobert Shayne
Robert Shayne
Brad Thomas
JCJune Clyde
June Clyde
Edith Merrill
JCJames Cardwell
James Cardwell
Jeff Mann
MHMarjorie Hoshelle
Marjorie Hoshelle
Mae Bishop
JCJoyce Compton
Joyce Compton
Lulu
EGEdward Gargan
Edward Gargan
Detective Dixon

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Behind the Mask — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Behind the Mask?

Behind the Mask is streaming on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Behind the Mask on Netflix?

No, Behind the Mask is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Tubi TV.

Is Behind the Mask on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Behind the Mask isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla and Tubi TV instead.

Where can I watch Behind the Mask for free?

Behind the Mask is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.

Is there a sequel to Behind the Mask?

Yes — Behind the Mask is followed by The Missing Lady (1946) in the Shadow Collection.

Is there a prequel to Behind the Mask?

Yes — The Shadow Returns (1946) comes before Behind the Mask in the Shadow Collection.

Is Behind the Mask part of a trilogy?

No — Behind the Mask is part of the Shadow Collection, which has 8 films.

How many movies are in the Shadow Collection?

There are 8 films in the Shadow Collection: The Shadow Strikes (1937), International Crime (1938), The Shadow (1940), The Shadow Returns (1946), Behind the Mask (1946), The Missing Lady (1946), The Invisible Avenger (1958) and The Shadow (1994).