December 28, 2023 • 29 mins
"The Shadow" was a popular American radio show that originally aired from 1930 to 1954. Created by Walter B. Gibson, the show featured the mysterious and enigmatic character known as "The Shadow." The character was first introduced as the host and narrator of the radio program, but he later became a crime-fighting vigilante with the power to cloud men's minds, making himself invisible to their sight.Here is a description of the show:Title: The ShadowPremiere Date: The series first aired on July 31, 1930.Format: The show was a radio drama that primarily featured crime, mystery, and suspense stories. It was known for its eerie and atmospheric storytelling.Main Character: The central character of the show was Lamont Cranston, a wealthy young man about town. However, Cranston also led a double life as "The Shadow." Using his ability to cloud men's minds and remain unseen, The Shadow fought against crime and injustice in the gritty urban landscape.Narration: The show was famous for its distinctive opening narration, delivered in a deep, haunting voice: "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows!" This catchphrase became one of the most iconic lines in radio history.Cast: Numerous actors portrayed Lamont Cranston and The Shadow over the years. Orson Welles, one of the most celebrated figures in entertainment history, played The Shadow from 1937 to 1938, and his portrayal is often considered one of the most memorable.Episodes: "The Shadow" featured a wide range of thrilling adventures and mysteries. Each episode usually began with a crime or threat to society, and The Shadow would use his unique abilities to unravel the mystery, defeat the villains, and restore justice.Legacy: The radio show was immensely popular during its run and contributed significantly to the development of the superhero genre. The character of The Shadow also inspired a variety of other media adaptations, including novels, comics, films, and television series.While "The Shadow" radio show eventually ended its run in the mid-1950s, its legacy lives on, and it remains an important part of American radio history, known for its captivating storytelling and iconic character.
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Who knows what evil lurks in thehearts of men. The Shadow knows ladies
(00:57):
and gentlemen. Before the Shadow beginshis next adventure, I want to tell
you that the big news going therounds among motorists these days is about the
amazing good rich Silvertown tire with thelife saver tread. It's the talk of
the nation. Yes, this newkind of tire stops you quicker in any
wet weather emergency than you've ever stoppedbefore. And here's the secret, the
(01:18):
reason why this tire resists getting onthe slipperiest road. The tread is grooved
with never ending spiral bars. Thosespiral bars act like a battery of windshield
wipers. They sweep water right andleft, course it out through the deep
drainage grooves, make a dry trackfor the rubber to grip. No wonder,
(01:38):
This new silver Town is the talkof the nation, the safest thing
on wheels. It costs no moreto give your family this life saving protection.
Equip your car with good wretch safetysilvertowns now Er. The Shadow la
(01:59):
mont Hanston, a man of wealth, a student of science, and a
master of other people's minds, devoteshis life to writing wrongs, protecting the
innocent and punishing the guilty. Cranstonis known to the underworld as the Shadow,
never seen only her. His trueidentity is known only to his constant
friend and aid Margolane. Today's story, The tenor with the broken voice.
(02:31):
I just adore hearing the mother isdelightful. I'm so glad we're going to
hear Payachi. It's my favorite opera. It is beautiful Margat. They say
this young tenor, hagen Radcoff isa gorgeous voice, should be magnificent in
(02:53):
that closing area of the first act, Vested Azuba as I can get him,
get signed him back, shine forme, lock and hep hurry ab
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in a horn. We hell onyou not lock him? Why for you
(03:58):
go? Your young one? Myabout from trade red cross voices cracked,
(04:25):
My dear listen magic and my beautifulvoice is gone. Ten years of studying,
sleepy no nothing, My life ishow sad Lamont is leading him off
the stage. Good evening, Margot, Good evening, Aman. What are
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you listening to on the radio?You recognize that Margot the appropat? Oh
yeah, and it's been broadcast inthat same opera house, where hagen Radcroft's
voice cracked during the closing eye theverse. Dad, we heard last week,
Yes, too bad, just asRadcoff had reached the end of the
long ladder that leads to fame,the boy should fail. But Margot,
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I'm not quite sure that we've seenthe end of that tragedy. Why what
do you mean, Lamma, Justthat a great tragedy invariably has repercussions.
You might like it to throwing astone in a quiet pond. There's never
just one ripple, but a wavesof them. Not Dian afraid I'm becoming
morbid. We're singing the tenor rowand try outa tonight. He has quite
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a lovely voice to hear it.That same are you that hagen Radcroft voice
cracked on last week? Turn upthe radio, bet, Margot, follow
(06:12):
you? Why you smile? Youare wi happened? Ladies and gentlemen.
(06:42):
We regret that this brings the broadcastof Polyachy to a close. There's been
a treachery at the opera. Isand bag pell from the ceiling, hitting
Harley, pissed the tenor, killinghim instantly. We now return you to
our studios. Oh gastly, Isaid, ripples of the stone falling in
the quiet pond starting to spread.Then you think this has a connection with
what happened to Radcoff last week.This is no time to think, Margot.
(07:04):
I'm going to investigate the mon andthe shadow never read, not as
long as crime and outrage never rest. Hello, Hello, Commissioner Western.
Yes, there's Clyde Berg of theclassic Thany, Commissioner, what about the
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death of Holey Fisk at the operahouse last night? What about it?
Very regrettable accident? Maybe a lesson, Commissioner, there's a story in here
somewhere. Just the week before HagenRadcoff were singing that same song when he
lost his voice for a good Yes, I know that we figured on running
a story and how maybe that songis jinx and we wanted a statement from
you. You know they're planning todo the same opera again tomorrow night.
(07:51):
All the cheap sensationalism. You can'texpect me to be a party to such
a story, mister Burke, MissionWestern Chinese orders for the happy detail.
Yes, hello, good morning,Commissioner Western. Oh it's you Shadow.
What do you want now? Ihave some suggestions for you? You know,
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they are doing Kayati again tonight.So I've been told Western you must
be sure at least two squads ofdetectives cover every section of the opera house
rather be trouble again during the singingthe closing area. No, I won't
do that, Shadow, Western,You're a very foolish man. There's a
catastrophe in the cards for tonight.You can prevent it if you follow my
instructions. Shadow, I don't needyou or any other man to tell me
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how to run this office, Commissionerof Western. Didn't your grandmother ever tell
you that old saying there are noneso blind as those who will not see.
My grandmother did. And again Isay, it is absolutely imperative that
you have a detailed guarding opera tonight. It's absolutely ridiculous, and I'm too
busy to discuss it any further.I like, isn't it excited? Did
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you be that story in the classicabout the opera COMI? Yes, I
did? You know? My husbandusually goes to sleep every time we come
here to the opera house, buttonight, my dear, he's positive listening
on the edge of his chair.Can you blame well, Henry? Do
you think the tragedies will repeat themselves. Oh no, in a few minutes.
Heard, I'm just about to goup on the first act. Yes,
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yes, so I understand. I'llsay, isn't that Commissioner Weston coming
in? George? It is way? Maybe there is something in this after
all. Oh, good evening,commissioner, good evening, good evening.
Are you here to try and stopanother tragedy? Commissioner absurd? There's nothing
to that tragedy nonsense. I'm heresolely to listen to the music. And
I wouldn't have even done that ifmy wife hadn't insisted. Do you hear
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what he said? Well, Iguess nothing to do it? Then we
could have stayed home and State Bridgetoo. Yeah, going on, Well,
I wonder if it will happen inthat He's uh, well, fuss
(10:28):
for it? Whopper? What lucky? Who? That's the fasting? All?
Oh? I got cold? Lucky? He fe moy losing? He
(11:05):
help me in a boracle? Long? Really fine? How are you not
(11:28):
loud? Your far bri lost?Mor t you not find your number?
(11:50):
You are my mistake? Instantly andring down. That ain't gonna take you
to that man. I'm it dealsthe voice of the shadow, possibly the
citizens of this city, and morefaith in me than the commissioner has.
Clear the stage immediately and ring downthe asbestos curtain. Make the curtain.
(12:18):
Well, there goes the curtain down. I wonder what next to me.
Listen to me once again, lades, gentlemen, don't be afraid. There
will not be another explosion. Thefire will be kept backstage by the asbestos
curtains, begins leaving an orderly fashionor maybe ushers, and no one will
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be hurt. As regards these calamities. You have my word is the shadow
that I will not rest until Ihave told this mystery of the opera.
Ladies and gentlemen, If the Shadowmakes a four step now, you'll be
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playing right into the hands of hisenemies. And remember, every time you
drive in the rain on worn,smooth tires, you may be playing into
the hands of a dangerous skid.Who knows what may happen. The Shadow
knows. Beware thousands killed or injured, cars wrecked. That's the price American
(13:24):
motorists pay every year when tires losetheir grip and skid on wet, slippery
pavements. Yes, motors don't riskthat sickening pit of the stomach feeling that
comes when your car suddenly swerves outof control. For remember, this new
good Rich Silvertown is the only tirewith the life saver tread, the amazing
skid protection that will stop you quicker, safer in a wet road emergency than
(13:48):
you've ever stopped before. The nation'slargest independent testing laboratory proved this by testing
this new Silvertown against both regular andpremium price tires of the fire I have
other leading tire manufacturers. The engineersof the impartial Pittsburgh Testing Laboratory found that
no tire tested, regardless of price, came up to the Gudrich Silvertown in
(14:13):
skid resistance. And when you knowthat Silvertowns also give you the famous golden
fly blowout protection, is it anywonder that it's called the safest thing on
wheels. Put Gudrich Safety Silvertowns onyour car now and play faith. Gentlemen.
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We have called this meeting of theBoard of Directors of the Opera Company
because we feel that there now existsa crisis and we directors must come to
an immediate decision. You're all aware, You're all aware of the regrettable events
of the past week, and gentlemen, we must decide whether or not to
suspend opera for the balance of theseason. I call on Commissioner Weston,
who is kindly considered to come herethis evening and advise me. Commissioner Wiston,
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gentleman, I am placed in anawkward position. I realize that to
close the opera house for the balanceof the season will mean that a number
of people will lose their jobs,not only the stars, but many who
can ill afford it. Stage hands, ushers, porters, extras, many
others who are necessary to an institutionof this size. But gentlemen, the
question is dare you continue? Thatis indeed the question Commissioner, gentlemen.
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Mister hagen Radcoff has also considered toappear before us this evening and give his
opinion. And mister Redcroff, gentlemen, my heart is very sad, not
only because I lose my beautiful voice, but also these tragedies that happen when
the opera Palliachia is sunk. ButI do not think you have to clue
the opera house. It is onlyPaiacchi that must close, because if Paiacchi
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is never given again. These terribleaccidents will finish. Yes, yes,
that makes sense. Why couldn't wejust eliminate Paiachi? Because, gentlemen,
these tragic events are not accidents.Who said that? I know that voice?
The shadow is here, the shadowhere, Yes, gentlemen, here
in the shadows Shadow, What doyou know about these tragedies in the opera
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enough, Commissioner Western to realize theperson who started this reign of terror will
never stop until he is brought tojustice. You would be content for a
time if you discontinued Paiachi, butthe burning, blistering hate that motivates him
would force him to strike again andagain. Look here, Shadow, if
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you have any information, you're obstructingjustice and not turning it over to me.
Present, Commission, I have onlya theory. I will solved these
tragedies for you within the next fortyeight hours. Western. I do not
agree with the Shadow. I believePalliacchi is cursed and that it is only
that area that will bring tragedies ifto rag Off. Although many times I
don't agree with the Shadow, Imust admit he has helped me solve many
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tough cases. Thank you, CommissionerWestern. I will trap this killer for
you if you'll do exactly as Isay tomorrow night, you must once again
give the opera. Gentlemen, havethere not been tragedies enough? Shadow?
What do you intend to do ifPalliachi is sung again? I cannot tell
you my plans, Commissioner, butyou must trust me. Remember the Shadow
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has never failed you yet. Well, gentlemen, though I hesitate to advise
you to do this, nevertheless,in my opinion, this is a case
for the Shadow. Thank you again, Commissioner. But Shadow, if there
are any trick, there will benone. Gentlemen, Will you do as
I ask? Will you give Paiachiagain a week from tonight? If you
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do so, arranged to keep butseven vacant? Well, but seven will
be occupied by the Shadow. Wewe had best take a vote, all
in paper. No, no,no, I beg your pardon, mister
rad Coff, you have no voteonly the directors aren't titled vo. But
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you cannot do this byllacious chest.It started by breaking my voice. Death
will follow it every time to radCoff, know how you feel, understand
the strain you're under as a resultof the recent events, But try to
calm. I am sorry gentlemen.I will one of you, gentlemen,
says mister d Coff too his hopefully, I'm glad, calling Margolane, Calling
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Margolane. We have important work tobe done tonight. He'd be in front
of the Opera House at twelve andeight and believed in. Mike got a
nice tonight, art? Is that? Sure? Hate to go inside and
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make me round? Well, Mike, can't you a little scared having the
guard the opera house at night?After all them killings? Should have a
night watchman here in the opera Housefor going on eight years now. I
ain't going to start trembling at thislate day. I guess you're safe as
long as you don't start singing thatmystery song. I never a bitter fear
of that. The word of theGreen is the only two, and I
ever think. Well, good night, my lad. I must make another
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inspection to the opera house. Lady, lady, I have a saint for
service this year house the darkest partin the world. Who's that? I
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see you over there? Oh?I didn't know it was you, sir.
I'm here a minute, Mark.I want to show you something.
Yes, the river, Oh notto me, the master, No,
one will stand in my path.Now I will complete my work in box
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seven. Also, the electric cordruns from the asbestos curtain, and I
connected here to the powder. Tomorrow, let the Shadow call for them to
lower the asbestos curtain, and hisown words will seal his doom. He
will blow the upper house to pieces. Well, Margot, the cross isn't
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quite so bittering. If this areso dark, it almost seemed haunted.
Haunted in a sense, Margot,haunted perhaps, but a ghost to the
immortal Cruso come to sing at lastduet with his great friend Sha. Look
over there, Bardy, I'm floorthe night Watchman. He's been stabbed,
killer struck again? When will thisend my plan's work? Tomorrow will see
this atrocious murderer brought to justice.Why why did he kill the Watchman?
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Probably the Watchman discovered him before wearrived. But you'd better go home now
I send an ambulance. Don't worry, Margaret, the killer will not return
to Night. She'll be here fortomorrow's opera. I had a ticket for
you in box six. I willbe in buck seven in the shadows.
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Hello, Hello, Commissioner Weston.Well, Shadow, you don't seem to
be able to do much about thisopera killer thanks to my trust in you.
The night Watchman was almost killed lastnight. If someone hadn't given him
first aid before the eminence arrived,he'd surely have died. As it is,
he'll only be well. He'll beunconscious for three days. Weston,
I gave that watchman the necessary treatmentthat saved his life. I will unmask
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the killer tonight's performance of Pachi.There isn't going to be any performance of
Paliachi to night. I'm going toforce them to cancel it and close the
opera house for the balance of theseason. You can't do that, Ronnie.
Turn this atrocious killer into other channelsat the breaking point now. Unless
he is captured, he will soonterrorize every place of entertainment, the whole
entertainment world. You must do asI say. I will see that no
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harm comes to anyone of to night'sperformance, but only if you follow my
instructions. Well, I'm a poolto trust your shadow. What do you
want me to do? Arrange tohave everyone connected with the opera company present
at tonight's concert. Paul singers,even the members of the board you personally
assign their seats to them and stationa plain clothes man on each side of
every one of them. Well,all right, Shadow, I'll do it,
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but this is your last chance unlessI underestimate this murderous madman. Tis
indeed my last chance, Commissioner.Good bye, Well, dear, I
didn't expect to find you here,Cadliachi, aren't you terrified? I think
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the whole thing was only a seriesof unfortunate coincidences. Is there were any
danger? They would hardly repeat theoffer tonight. I heard a rumor that
they were doing it at the requestof the Shadow. He guaranteed to catch
the murderer tonight. Isn't it thrilling? I can hardly wait until the fatal
Aria's sons. Everything all said,Cardona, everyone connected with the Apple Company
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is president, and the Karafara commissioner. I got too many detailed each one
of them. Don't seem to beno trouble so far? No, But
the trouble never started until the closingout of the first act Be on your
toe started going on what too well, Henry call well, have wata whoa
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whoa fa oo say? I'm notlog log very level for moment, not
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the performance int bring on the anisthe under no circumstances? Is that as
best to curtain to be lowered?Why not? For reasons you were discovering
the moment, Commissioner tend some mento prevent anyone lowering that curtain. You
value your lives and the lives ofeveryone present, Shadow, Shadow, don't
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they Commissioner takes them in. Immediatelyget backstage and guard the ropes to control
the asbestos curtains. Yes, comealong, you get back there and see
no one touch that curtains. Oh, mister Radcoff, I, yes,
you you look relieved. You didn'texpect Commissioner Western to order the asbestos curtain
lower did you? What do youmean you didn't want it lowered until you
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had a chance to escape out ofthe theater yourself. Why should I want
to leave the theater? Because youknow that if the curtain were lowered,
it would operate a switch and explodethe dynamite you planted in this box?
He lies the shadow himself planted thegunpowder in that box. Here is the
giosy one, very clever, Ratcoff. But how did you know there was
gunpowder? I said, there wasdynamite. Rat Coff? You want a
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killer who has been terrorizing the opera. A lie, a lie. You
were also one of the few whoknew that the Shadow would be in Box
seven. Radcoff, you are guilty. Yes, yes, I did it.
I did it. I lost myvoice in this opera and with it
my chance to be the greatest toever sing palliachi. But I swore then
I would be the last that nobodyelse would sing it. I would have
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been too if it weren't for you. Curse your shadow, ladies and gentlemen.
This is the last of the operamurders. The stone has sunk at
last to the bottom of the pond, and the ripples are ended. The
curse of this opera and the dangersattached to the performance have been removed.
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The people of the city may againenjoy the beauty of the music, drammar,
without fear of death, a worryabout war. You have been listening
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to a dramatized version of one ofthe many copyrighted stories which appear in The
Shadow magazine, now on sale atyour local newstamp, The Weed of crime.
There's bitter food. Crime is nay. The shadowners, all the characters
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and all the places named are fictitious. Any similarity to persons living or dead
is purely coincidental. Movie Man
Who knows what evil lurks in thehearts of men. The Shadow knows ladies
(00:57):
and gentlemen. Before the Shadow beginshis next adventure, I want to tell
you that the big news going therounds among motorists these days is about the
amazing good rich Silvertown tire with thelife saver tread. It's the talk of
the nation. Yes, this newkind of tire stops you quicker in any
wet weather emergency than you've ever stoppedbefore. And here's the secret, the
(01:18):
reason why this tire resists getting onthe slipperiest road. The tread is grooved
with never ending spiral bars. Thosespiral bars act like a battery of windshield
wipers. They sweep water right andleft, course it out through the deep
drainage grooves, make a dry trackfor the rubber to grip. No wonder,
(01:38):
This new silver Town is the talkof the nation, the safest thing
on wheels. It costs no moreto give your family this life saving protection.
Equip your car with good wretch safetysilvertowns now Er. The Shadow la
(01:59):
mont Hanston, a man of wealth, a student of science, and a
master of other people's minds, devoteshis life to writing wrongs, protecting the
innocent and punishing the guilty. Cranstonis known to the underworld as the Shadow,
never seen only her. His trueidentity is known only to his constant
friend and aid Margolane. Today's story, The tenor with the broken voice.
(02:31):
I just adore hearing the mother isdelightful. I'm so glad we're going to
hear Payachi. It's my favorite opera. It is beautiful Margat. They say
this young tenor, hagen Radcoff isa gorgeous voice, should be magnificent in
(02:53):
that closing area of the first act, Vested Azuba as I can get him,
get signed him back, shine forme, lock and hep hurry ab
(03:37):
in a horn. We hell onyou not lock him? Why for you
(03:58):
go? Your young one? Myabout from trade red cross voices cracked,
(04:25):
My dear listen magic and my beautifulvoice is gone. Ten years of studying,
sleepy no nothing, My life ishow sad Lamont is leading him off
the stage. Good evening, Margot, Good evening, Aman. What are
(04:51):
you listening to on the radio?You recognize that Margot the appropat? Oh
yeah, and it's been broadcast inthat same opera house, where hagen Radcroft's
voice cracked during the closing eye theverse. Dad, we heard last week,
Yes, too bad, just asRadcoff had reached the end of the
long ladder that leads to fame,the boy should fail. But Margot,
(05:15):
I'm not quite sure that we've seenthe end of that tragedy. Why what
do you mean, Lamma, Justthat a great tragedy invariably has repercussions.
You might like it to throwing astone in a quiet pond. There's never
just one ripple, but a wavesof them. Not Dian afraid I'm becoming
morbid. We're singing the tenor rowand try outa tonight. He has quite
(05:39):
a lovely voice to hear it.That same are you that hagen Radcroft voice
cracked on last week? Turn upthe radio, bet, Margot, follow
(06:12):
you? Why you smile? Youare wi happened? Ladies and gentlemen.
(06:42):
We regret that this brings the broadcastof Polyachy to a close. There's been
a treachery at the opera. Isand bag pell from the ceiling, hitting
Harley, pissed the tenor, killinghim instantly. We now return you to
our studios. Oh gastly, Isaid, ripples of the stone falling in
the quiet pond starting to spread.Then you think this has a connection with
what happened to Radcoff last week.This is no time to think, Margot.
(07:04):
I'm going to investigate the mon andthe shadow never read, not as
long as crime and outrage never rest. Hello, Hello, Commissioner Western.
Yes, there's Clyde Berg of theclassic Thany, Commissioner, what about the
(07:27):
death of Holey Fisk at the operahouse last night? What about it?
Very regrettable accident? Maybe a lesson, Commissioner, there's a story in here
somewhere. Just the week before HagenRadcoff were singing that same song when he
lost his voice for a good Yes, I know that we figured on running
a story and how maybe that songis jinx and we wanted a statement from
you. You know they're planning todo the same opera again tomorrow night.
(07:51):
All the cheap sensationalism. You can'texpect me to be a party to such
a story, mister Burke, MissionWestern Chinese orders for the happy detail.
Yes, hello, good morning,Commissioner Western. Oh it's you Shadow.
What do you want now? Ihave some suggestions for you? You know,
(08:11):
they are doing Kayati again tonight.So I've been told Western you must
be sure at least two squads ofdetectives cover every section of the opera house
rather be trouble again during the singingthe closing area. No, I won't
do that, Shadow, Western,You're a very foolish man. There's a
catastrophe in the cards for tonight.You can prevent it if you follow my
instructions. Shadow, I don't needyou or any other man to tell me
(08:33):
how to run this office, Commissionerof Western. Didn't your grandmother ever tell
you that old saying there are noneso blind as those who will not see.
My grandmother did. And again Isay, it is absolutely imperative that
you have a detailed guarding opera tonight. It's absolutely ridiculous, and I'm too
busy to discuss it any further.I like, isn't it excited? Did
(09:13):
you be that story in the classicabout the opera COMI? Yes, I
did? You know? My husbandusually goes to sleep every time we come
here to the opera house, buttonight, my dear, he's positive listening
on the edge of his chair.Can you blame well, Henry? Do
you think the tragedies will repeat themselves. Oh no, in a few minutes.
Heard, I'm just about to goup on the first act. Yes,
(09:33):
yes, so I understand. I'llsay, isn't that Commissioner Weston coming
in? George? It is way? Maybe there is something in this after
all. Oh, good evening,commissioner, good evening, good evening.
Are you here to try and stopanother tragedy? Commissioner absurd? There's nothing
to that tragedy nonsense. I'm heresolely to listen to the music. And
I wouldn't have even done that ifmy wife hadn't insisted. Do you hear
(09:54):
what he said? Well, Iguess nothing to do it? Then we
could have stayed home and State Bridgetoo. Yeah, going on, Well,
I wonder if it will happen inthat He's uh, well, fuss
(10:28):
for it? Whopper? What lucky? Who? That's the fasting? All?
Oh? I got cold? Lucky? He fe moy losing? He
(11:05):
help me in a boracle? Long? Really fine? How are you not
(11:28):
loud? Your far bri lost?Mor t you not find your number?
(11:50):
You are my mistake? Instantly andring down. That ain't gonna take you
to that man. I'm it dealsthe voice of the shadow, possibly the
citizens of this city, and morefaith in me than the commissioner has.
Clear the stage immediately and ring downthe asbestos curtain. Make the curtain.
(12:18):
Well, there goes the curtain down. I wonder what next to me.
Listen to me once again, lades, gentlemen, don't be afraid. There
will not be another explosion. Thefire will be kept backstage by the asbestos
curtains, begins leaving an orderly fashionor maybe ushers, and no one will
(12:39):
be hurt. As regards these calamities. You have my word is the shadow
that I will not rest until Ihave told this mystery of the opera.
Ladies and gentlemen, If the Shadowmakes a four step now, you'll be
(13:01):
playing right into the hands of hisenemies. And remember, every time you
drive in the rain on worn,smooth tires, you may be playing into
the hands of a dangerous skid.Who knows what may happen. The Shadow
knows. Beware thousands killed or injured, cars wrecked. That's the price American
(13:24):
motorists pay every year when tires losetheir grip and skid on wet, slippery
pavements. Yes, motors don't riskthat sickening pit of the stomach feeling that
comes when your car suddenly swerves outof control. For remember, this new
good Rich Silvertown is the only tirewith the life saver tread, the amazing
skid protection that will stop you quicker, safer in a wet road emergency than
(13:48):
you've ever stopped before. The nation'slargest independent testing laboratory proved this by testing
this new Silvertown against both regular andpremium price tires of the fire I have
other leading tire manufacturers. The engineersof the impartial Pittsburgh Testing Laboratory found that
no tire tested, regardless of price, came up to the Gudrich Silvertown in
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skid resistance. And when you knowthat Silvertowns also give you the famous golden
fly blowout protection, is it anywonder that it's called the safest thing on
wheels. Put Gudrich Safety Silvertowns onyour car now and play faith. Gentlemen.
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We have called this meeting of theBoard of Directors of the Opera Company
because we feel that there now existsa crisis and we directors must come to
an immediate decision. You're all aware, You're all aware of the regrettable events
of the past week, and gentlemen, we must decide whether or not to
suspend opera for the balance of theseason. I call on Commissioner Weston,
who is kindly considered to come herethis evening and advise me. Commissioner Wiston,
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gentleman, I am placed in anawkward position. I realize that to
close the opera house for the balanceof the season will mean that a number
of people will lose their jobs,not only the stars, but many who
can ill afford it. Stage hands, ushers, porters, extras, many
others who are necessary to an institutionof this size. But gentlemen, the
question is dare you continue? Thatis indeed the question Commissioner, gentlemen.
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Mister hagen Radcoff has also considered toappear before us this evening and give his
opinion. And mister Redcroff, gentlemen, my heart is very sad, not
only because I lose my beautiful voice, but also these tragedies that happen when
the opera Palliachia is sunk. ButI do not think you have to clue
the opera house. It is onlyPaiacchi that must close, because if Paiacchi
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is never given again. These terribleaccidents will finish. Yes, yes,
that makes sense. Why couldn't wejust eliminate Paiachi? Because, gentlemen,
these tragic events are not accidents.Who said that? I know that voice?
The shadow is here, the shadowhere, Yes, gentlemen, here
in the shadows Shadow, What doyou know about these tragedies in the opera
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enough, Commissioner Western to realize theperson who started this reign of terror will
never stop until he is brought tojustice. You would be content for a
time if you discontinued Paiachi, butthe burning, blistering hate that motivates him
would force him to strike again andagain. Look here, Shadow, if
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you have any information, you're obstructingjustice and not turning it over to me.
Present, Commission, I have onlya theory. I will solved these
tragedies for you within the next fortyeight hours. Western. I do not
agree with the Shadow. I believePalliacchi is cursed and that it is only
that area that will bring tragedies ifto rag Off. Although many times I
don't agree with the Shadow, Imust admit he has helped me solve many
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tough cases. Thank you, CommissionerWestern. I will trap this killer for
you if you'll do exactly as Isay tomorrow night, you must once again
give the opera. Gentlemen, havethere not been tragedies enough? Shadow?
What do you intend to do ifPalliachi is sung again? I cannot tell
you my plans, Commissioner, butyou must trust me. Remember the Shadow
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has never failed you yet. Well, gentlemen, though I hesitate to advise
you to do this, nevertheless,in my opinion, this is a case
for the Shadow. Thank you again, Commissioner. But Shadow, if there
are any trick, there will benone. Gentlemen, Will you do as
I ask? Will you give Paiachiagain a week from tonight? If you
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do so, arranged to keep butseven vacant? Well, but seven will
be occupied by the Shadow. Wewe had best take a vote, all
in paper. No, no,no, I beg your pardon, mister
rad Coff, you have no voteonly the directors aren't titled vo. But
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you cannot do this byllacious chest.It started by breaking my voice. Death
will follow it every time to radCoff, know how you feel, understand
the strain you're under as a resultof the recent events, But try to
calm. I am sorry gentlemen.I will one of you, gentlemen,
says mister d Coff too his hopefully, I'm glad, calling Margolane, Calling
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Margolane. We have important work tobe done tonight. He'd be in front
of the Opera House at twelve andeight and believed in. Mike got a
nice tonight, art? Is that? Sure? Hate to go inside and
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make me round? Well, Mike, can't you a little scared having the
guard the opera house at night?After all them killings? Should have a
night watchman here in the opera Housefor going on eight years now. I
ain't going to start trembling at thislate day. I guess you're safe as
long as you don't start singing thatmystery song. I never a bitter fear
of that. The word of theGreen is the only two, and I
ever think. Well, good night, my lad. I must make another
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inspection to the opera house. Lady, lady, I have a saint for
service this year house the darkest partin the world. Who's that? I
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see you over there? Oh?I didn't know it was you, sir.
I'm here a minute, Mark.I want to show you something.
Yes, the river, Oh notto me, the master, No,
one will stand in my path.Now I will complete my work in box
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seven. Also, the electric cordruns from the asbestos curtain, and I
connected here to the powder. Tomorrow, let the Shadow call for them to
lower the asbestos curtain, and hisown words will seal his doom. He
will blow the upper house to pieces. Well, Margot, the cross isn't
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quite so bittering. If this areso dark, it almost seemed haunted.
Haunted in a sense, Margot,haunted perhaps, but a ghost to the
immortal Cruso come to sing at lastduet with his great friend Sha. Look
over there, Bardy, I'm floorthe night Watchman. He's been stabbed,
killer struck again? When will thisend my plan's work? Tomorrow will see
this atrocious murderer brought to justice.Why why did he kill the Watchman?
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Probably the Watchman discovered him before wearrived. But you'd better go home now
I send an ambulance. Don't worry, Margaret, the killer will not return
to Night. She'll be here fortomorrow's opera. I had a ticket for
you in box six. I willbe in buck seven in the shadows.
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Hello, Hello, Commissioner Weston.Well, Shadow, you don't seem to
be able to do much about thisopera killer thanks to my trust in you.
The night Watchman was almost killed lastnight. If someone hadn't given him
first aid before the eminence arrived,he'd surely have died. As it is,
he'll only be well. He'll beunconscious for three days. Weston,
I gave that watchman the necessary treatmentthat saved his life. I will unmask
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the killer tonight's performance of Pachi.There isn't going to be any performance of
Paliachi to night. I'm going toforce them to cancel it and close the
opera house for the balance of theseason. You can't do that, Ronnie.
Turn this atrocious killer into other channelsat the breaking point now. Unless
he is captured, he will soonterrorize every place of entertainment, the whole
entertainment world. You must do asI say. I will see that no
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harm comes to anyone of to night'sperformance, but only if you follow my
instructions. Well, I'm a poolto trust your shadow. What do you
want me to do? Arrange tohave everyone connected with the opera company present
at tonight's concert. Paul singers,even the members of the board you personally
assign their seats to them and stationa plain clothes man on each side of
every one of them. Well,all right, Shadow, I'll do it,
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but this is your last chance unlessI underestimate this murderous madman. Tis
indeed my last chance, Commissioner.Good bye, Well, dear, I
didn't expect to find you here,Cadliachi, aren't you terrified? I think
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the whole thing was only a seriesof unfortunate coincidences. Is there were any
danger? They would hardly repeat theoffer tonight. I heard a rumor that
they were doing it at the requestof the Shadow. He guaranteed to catch
the murderer tonight. Isn't it thrilling? I can hardly wait until the fatal
Aria's sons. Everything all said,Cardona, everyone connected with the Apple Company
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is president, and the Karafara commissioner. I got too many detailed each one
of them. Don't seem to beno trouble so far? No, But
the trouble never started until the closingout of the first act Be on your
toe started going on what too well, Henry call well, have wata whoa
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whoa fa oo say? I'm notlog log very level for moment, not
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the performance int bring on the anisthe under no circumstances? Is that as
best to curtain to be lowered?Why not? For reasons you were discovering
the moment, Commissioner tend some mento prevent anyone lowering that curtain. You
value your lives and the lives ofeveryone present, Shadow, Shadow, don't
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they Commissioner takes them in. Immediatelyget backstage and guard the ropes to control
the asbestos curtains. Yes, comealong, you get back there and see
no one touch that curtains. Oh, mister Radcoff, I, yes,
you you look relieved. You didn'texpect Commissioner Western to order the asbestos curtain
lower did you? What do youmean you didn't want it lowered until you
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had a chance to escape out ofthe theater yourself. Why should I want
to leave the theater? Because youknow that if the curtain were lowered,
it would operate a switch and explodethe dynamite you planted in this box?
He lies the shadow himself planted thegunpowder in that box. Here is the
giosy one, very clever, Ratcoff. But how did you know there was
gunpowder? I said, there wasdynamite. Rat Coff? You want a
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killer who has been terrorizing the opera. A lie, a lie. You
were also one of the few whoknew that the Shadow would be in Box
seven. Radcoff, you are guilty. Yes, yes, I did it.
I did it. I lost myvoice in this opera and with it
my chance to be the greatest toever sing palliachi. But I swore then
I would be the last that nobodyelse would sing it. I would have
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been too if it weren't for you. Curse your shadow, ladies and gentlemen.
This is the last of the operamurders. The stone has sunk at
last to the bottom of the pond, and the ripples are ended. The
curse of this opera and the dangersattached to the performance have been removed.
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The people of the city may againenjoy the beauty of the music, drammar,
without fear of death, a worryabout war. You have been listening
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to a dramatized version of one ofthe many copyrighted stories which appear in The
Shadow magazine, now on sale atyour local newstamp, The Weed of crime.
There's bitter food. Crime is nay. The shadowners, all the characters
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and all the places named are fictitious. Any similarity to persons living or dead
is purely coincidental. Movie Man
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