In 1935, "Shadows of the Orient" was initially released under the Empire Films banner, but it didn't receive a review from Motion Picture Herald until 1936. Two years later, Monogram Pictures acquired the film, re-released it in 1937, and edited it down to 65 minutes from its original 68 minutes. The film's foreword highlights the ongoing issue of alien smuggling across the US-Mexico border, with immigration officials noting that the problem persisted despite decreased activity compared to earlier years.

Shadows of the Orient
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