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The Shadow Strikes

4.719371h 2mMovieMystery

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…

DirectorLynn Shores
WritersWalter B. Gibson·Al Martin
ProducersArthur Alexander·Max Alexander

Where to watch

HooplaHooplaCineverseCineverse
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Lynn Shores

RRRod La Rocque
Rod La Rocque
Lamont Cranston / The Shadow
AAAgnes Anderson
Agnes Anderson
Marcia Delthern
JBJames Blakeley
James Blakeley
Jasper Delthern
WMWalter McGrail
Walter McGrail
Winstead Comstock
WK
William Kellogg
Humphrey Comstock
CKCy Kendall
Cy Kendall
Brossett
KHKenneth Harlan
Kenneth Harlan
Captain Breen
NA
Norman Ainsley
Hendricks
JPJohn St. Polis
John St. Polis
Caleb Delthern
WB
Wilson Benge
Wellington
JC
John Carnivale
Warren Berranger
JMJames C. Morton
James C. Morton
Kelly

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The Shadow Strikes — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Shadow Strikes?

The Shadow Strikes is streaming on Hoopla and Cineverse in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Shadow Strikes on Netflix?

No, The Shadow Strikes is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Cineverse.

Is The Shadow Strikes on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Shadow Strikes isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla and Cineverse instead.

Where can I watch The Shadow Strikes for free?

The Shadow Strikes is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Cineverse in Canada.

Is there a sequel to The Shadow Strikes?

Yes — The Shadow Strikes is followed by International Crime (1938) in the Shadow Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Shadow Strikes?

The Shadow Strikes is the first film in the Shadow Collection.

Is The Shadow Strikes part of a trilogy?

No — The Shadow Strikes 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).