This is a somewhat obscure little gem that was first intended to be a pilot for a proposed TV series about "The Shadow", but it was turned into a feature film instead.
Richard Derr stars as Lamont Cranston aka "The Shadow". He is called in to investigate the murder of a band leader in New Orleans. He soon finds himself in the middle of a government take over in a banana republic.
Yes, it's all very odd but I thought it was done well. Derr is good in the role and so is his co-star Mark Daniels who plays Jogendra, a mystic who teaches Lamont to will himself invisible.
To set this is New Orleans was a good bit of thinking as we do get some great jazz music out of the movie as well. If you're looking for something light weight check this out.
You could do a lot worse.
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