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The Shadow Returns

5.819461h 1mMovieMysteryScience Fiction

The Shadow (Kane Richmond) cracks a case of missing jewels, murder and plastics.

DirectorsPhil Rosen·William Beaudine
WriterGeorge Callahan

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Cast · Directed by Phil Rosen

KRKane Richmond
Kane Richmond
Lamont Cranston / The Shadow
BRBarbara Read
Barbara Read
Margo Lane
TDTom Dugan
Tom Dugan
Shrevvy
JCJoseph Crehan
Joseph Crehan
Police Insp. Cardona
PWPierre Watkin
Pierre Watkin
Police Commissioner J.R. Weston
RKRobert Emmett Keane
Robert Emmett Keane
Charles Frobay
FRFrank Reicher
Frank Reicher
Michael Hasdon
RRRebel Randall
Rebel Randall
Lenore Jessup

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The Shadow Returns — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Shadow Returns?

The Shadow Returns is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Shadow Returns on Netflix?

No, The Shadow Returns is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is The Shadow Returns on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Shadow Returns is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Shadow Returns for free?

The Shadow Returns is available on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to The Shadow Returns?

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

Is there a prequel to The Shadow Returns?

Yes — The Shadow (1940) comes before The Shadow Returns in the Shadow Collection.

Is The Shadow Returns part of a trilogy?

No — The Shadow Returns 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).