The Shielding Shadow

Oct 1, 1916

4h 0m

★ 0.0

Overview

The 15 chapter story involves the heroine being protected by a shadow with burning eyes. There's also a cloak of invisibility, some hypnotism and a giant octopus added to the mix.

Genres

Action

Adventure

Production Companies

Astra Film

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Cast

Leontine

Grace Darmond

Jerry Carson

Ralph Kellard

Sebastian Navarro

Léon Bary

Barbara

Madlaine Traverse

The Bouncer

Lionel Braham

The Cabaret Singer

Frankie Mann

One Lump Louie

Leslie King

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