Movie

Shadow on the Wall

“Some women will stop at nothing!”

★ 6.7(19)19501h 24m

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Good to know

Director: Pat Jackson
Release date: 1950-05-19
Runtime: 1h 24m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Shadow on the Wall — trailer

About Shadow on the Wall

Shadow on the Wall is a 1950 movie in the Crime, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Pat Jackson, starring Ann Sothern, Zachary Scott and Gigi Perreau. It has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 19 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Shadow on the Wall in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Angered that her sister Celia has stolen her fiance, Dell Faring kills her and allows Celia's husband David, knocked out in an argument with Celia, to take the blame and end up on death row. Later Dell, finding out that David's young daughter Susan was witness to the crime and is undergoing psychiatric treatment, plans to eliminate her before her memory returns.

Cast

Ann Sothern

Dell Faring

Zachary Scott

David I. Starrling

Gigi Perreau

Susan Starrling

Nancy Reagan

Dr. Caroline Canford

Kristine Miller

Celia Starrling

John McIntire

Pike Ludwell

Tom Helmore

Crane Weymouth

Helen Brown

Miss Burke

Barbara Billingsley

Olga

Marcia Van Dyke

Secretary

Anthony Sydes

Bobby

Jimmy Hunt

Boy

Themes & keywords

post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)poisonfiancéfilm noirpsychological thrillerwitness to murderrescue from drowningchild psychiatristfemale psychiatristframed for murderrepressed memoryshadow on walladulterous wifetraumatized childadopted girl

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Shadow on the Wall in Mexico?+

Shadow on the Wall is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Shadow on the Wall on Netflix?+

Shadow on the Wall is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Shadow on the Wall?+

Shadow on the Wall has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

Who stars in Shadow on the Wall?+

Shadow on the Wall stars Ann Sothern, Zachary Scott, Gigi Perreau, Nancy Reagan and Kristine Miller.

When did Shadow on the Wall come out?+

Shadow on the Wall is a 1950 movie directed by Pat Jackson.

What genre is Shadow on the Wall?+

Shadow on the Wall is Crime, Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Shadow on the Wall?+

Shadow on the Wall was directed by Pat Jackson.