Shadow of the Law
"Two Women Want Him...One for His Money...One for His Love...And the Law Wants Him for Life!"
Originally released in 1930. Shadow of the Law is a crime/drama film. directed by Louis J. Gasnier. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring William Powell, Marion Shilling, and Natalie Moorhead
Synopsis
John Nelson, a well-to-do businessman, is escorting a woman he knows as Ethel Barry to the door of her apartment suite when a man steps out of the shadows and angrily demands to know where she has been. The embarrassed Nelson excuses himself and goes to his rooms in the same hotel. The woman rushes into his apartment followed by the man who met her in the hall. The man threatens her with violence and Nelson comes to her defense. In the ensuing fight, the man is knocked out of the window and falls to his death to the pavement many stories down. He is charged with the killing and his only witness that can prove self-defense for him has disappeared, and can not be found.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 6, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
William Powell
as Jim Montgomery aka John Nelson
Marion Shilling
as Edith Wentworth
Natalie Moorhead
as Ethel Barry aka Ethel George
Regis Toomey
as Tom Owens
Paul Hurst
as Pete Shore
George Irving
as Colonel Wentworth
Frederick Burt
as Detective Lt. Mike Kearney
James Durkin
as Prison Warden
Richard Tucker
as Lew Durkin
Walter James
as Captain of the Guards
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadow of the Law about?
John Nelson, a well-to-do businessman, is escorting a woman he knows as Ethel Barry to the door of her apartment suite when a man steps out of the shadows and angrily demands to know where she has ...
Who directed Shadow of the Law?
Shadow of the Law was directed by Louis J. Gasnier.
How long is Shadow of the Law?
Shadow of the Law has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was Shadow of the Law released?
Shadow of the Law was released on June 6, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shadow of the Law?
The main cast of Shadow of the Law includes William Powell, Marion Shilling, Natalie Moorhead, Regis Toomey, Paul Hurst.