History of Superhero Films: THE SHADOW (1940)

from Pop Culture Historians · host Ryan Ritter

Which serial from 1940 starring Victor Jory are the Pop Culture Historians diving into this week? Only THE SHADOW knows! Dazzle at the history of the character Lamont Cranston, aka The Shadow! Thrill as Ryan and Jimmy compare this Columbia serial against its predecessors MANDRAKE THE MAGICIAN and THE SPIDER’S WEB! Chill as they navigate exactly how to discuss Lamont Cranston’s OTHER alter-ego, the wildly racist Lin Chang! You can watch the whole serial on YouTube right now!

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