The legendary mind-clouding man of mystery is back in this film noir tale set in
New Orleans, where nothing is ever as it seems. Exiled Spanish leader Pablo
Ramirez is hiding out on Bourbon Street as plans are laid to overthrow the
oppressive dictatorship that currently exists in his country. A fascist
generalissimo has planted assassins in the city to dispose of Ramirez and thwart
his impending coup d'etat. Lamont Cranston (Richard Derr) -- aka the Shadow --
is summoned to protect Ramirez and thus ensure a successful revolution. The
Shadow, summons up his supernatural powers of hypnosis and invisibility to save
Ramirez and stop his enemies' diabolical exploits.
Starring: Richard Derr Produced by: Eric Sayers & Emanuel Demby Directed by: James Wong Howe & John Sledge Screenplay by: George Bellak & Betty Jeffries
