Shadow of the Law
![A still from Shadow of the Law (1930)](/_astro/shadow-of-the-law-1930.CEzzxEQv_ZzQsQT.avif)
on Sat, Oct 10, 2020
Powell plays an innocent man sent to prison for murder. He escapes and establishes a new life. Hoping to clear his name, he locates the woman whose testimony could exonerate him, only to have her blackmail him.
An efficient script, innovative camera-work, and gripping performances from Powell and Natalie Moorhead make this a standout among Powell’s early sound work. I’d love to see a proper HD release. Powell gets his trademark mustache shaved when he enters prison, and—even at VHS quality—it proved jarring.
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