Prison Shadows (1936) is a 65‑minute American crime film directed by Robert F. Hill, written by Al Martin, and produced and distributed by Puritan Pictures. The film was released July 18, 1936, and centers on Gene Harris, a boxer convicted after an opponent dies in the ring and who must confront corruption and betrayal after his parole.
Plot
Gene Harris, a promising young prizefighter, is sentenced to five years after an opponent dies during a bout. While incarcerated he learns that the circumstances surrounding the death may involve crooked promoters and double‑dealing associates; on parole he returns to the ring and to the people who may have set him up, including a woman whose loyalties are unclear and a promoter with a suspicious past. This summary avoids the film’s final twists to preserve the viewing experience
Cast and Credits
- Edward J. Nugent — Gene Harris.
- Lucille Lund — Claire Thomas.
- Joan Barclay — Mary Comstock.
- Forrest Taylor — George Miller.
- Cinematography: William Hyer. Edited by: Dan Milner. Running time: 65 minutes.
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