Yes, the model could have been
Richard Derr, but they could have pulled out an older photo to use as a cover on a comic book. So for me, the jury is still out.
Richard Derr played a lead character in 'When Worlds collide' Was given a 7 year contract by Darryl Zanuck but broke the contract because of dissatisfaction with the roles he was given.
But, Andrew, re that movie.
Didn't know there was a Shadow movie made in the late 50's. There must be a story to this.
Its called, '
Invisible Avenger' which makes me think there were copyright problems.
The film apparently was a
James Wong Howe project,[He was a cinematographer with Director of Photography credits on more major films than you can count] but this movie is has his only credit as a Director proper. There are two other directors listed and two writers which is a pointer to problems with the project.
From Wikipedia
Invisible Avenger is a 1958 film noir crime film directed by James Wong Howe, Ben Parker and John Sledge. The film is a compilation of two episodes of a 1957 Republic Pictures television pilot for The Shadow. The episodes, one directed by cinematographer James Wong Howe, were put together and released as a theatrical feature.[2] The film was re-released in 1962 under the title Bourbon Street Shadows by the Louisiana-based MPA films. The episodes were shot on location in New Orleans
But there must be some reason the film was never released as a Shadow movie.
Well at least it still exists.
Pity. Going to have to watch it to see if Derr makes a convincing Shadow.
Also, Lamont Cranston in a straight suit, in a Beatnik Jazz club, being called a cool cat, really is very incongruous for me. I think the Shadow belongs in the 30's and 40's.
Dialogue,'I like straight goods. When you go round strange corners how do you know who hits you on the head?'
Cheers!