---
title: "Shadow of the Law"
year: 1930
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shadow-of-the-law-1930"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 291239
imdb_id: "tt0021359"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 69
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 12
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Shadow of the Law (1930) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shadow-of-the-law-1930

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Shadow of the Law is a film first released in 1930. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by Paramount Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Louis J. Gasnier
- **Networks / Studios**: Paramount Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Shadow of the Law online?
Shadow of the Law is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Tubi TV, Fawesome, Amazon Prime Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Shadow of the Law worth watching?
Shadow of the Law holds a community rating of 6.7/10 based on 12 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Shadow of the Law and when was it released?
Shadow of the Law is a feature film with a runtime of 69 minutes. It was released in 1930. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Shadow of the Law?
Shadow of the Law was directed by Louis J. Gasnier.

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