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Ken Roberts

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Elsie Thompson

Frank Lovejoy

Jeanette Nolan

Kenny Delmar

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Marjorie Anderson

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Ep 533 · Monday, January 4, 1954 · 30:05

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Movie and television star Phillip Morey has suffered a "personal breakdown," costing an insurance company money while production is held up.

Ep 184 · Tuesday, October 13, 1953 · 29:31

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The love story of a romantic girl and her new doctor-husband. AFRTS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre."

Ep 897 · Tuesday, November 16, 1954 · 53:02

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Richard Diamond investigates the mysterious Eddie Burke, who demands a package that Diamond has never heard of. The stakes rise when Burke threatens Diamond with a gun, leaving him to uncover the truth behind the package.

Ep 121 · Friday, February 8, 1952 · 29:32

Let George Do It

Knock on Wood

George Valentine investigates a troubled apartment building where a landlord fears for his reputation due to a problematic tenant. Tensions escalate as murder strikes, leading George to confront a dangerous criminal.

Ep 228 · Monday, January 22, 1951 · 30:49

Escape

The Golden Snake

In The Golden Snake, a helicopter pilot and an archaeologist's secretary embark on a perilous journey into the Yucatan jungle to uncover a hidden Mayan treasure. They must navigate not only the treacherous terrain but also the ancient curses that guard the riches.

Ep 106 · Friday, April 14, 1950 · 29:53

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Mansion of Madness

During a violent storm, Lamont Cranston and Margot find shelter in a mysterious and just-by-happenstance nearby castle.

Ep 172 · Sunday, November 5, 1939 · 24:28

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Death Shows the Way

A good story about the missing "Harvey Diamond," a phony Count, Lamont Cranston poisoned to death and a weird surprise ending.

Ep 176 · Sunday, December 3, 1939 · 24:10

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Dead Men Talk

A gangster seems to have disappeared and is thought dead. The first show of the season, parts of the network did not carry this show because of a basebll game.

Ep 166 · Sunday, September 24, 1939 · 25:37

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Murder Incorporated

A gang kills for hire...using deadly matches. Co-incidentally, the real "Murder Incorporated" was being tried, convicted and in the headlines shortly after this broadcast.

Ep 178 · Sunday, December 17, 1939 · 26:07

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The Cat That Killed

Night watchmen at the Burton warehouse are being murdered...by a cat!

Ep 180 · Sunday, December 31, 1939 · 25:37

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The Return of Carnation Charlie

A killer returns from the grave to enact his revenge. Syndicated rebroadcast on WRVR-FM, New York City.

Ep 185 · Sunday, February 4, 1940 · 23:43

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The Ring of Light

A determined woman commits murder to steal a copper box containing, "The Ring Of Light." Lamont, Margot and Commissioner Weston find themselves trapped in a room and about to be b

Ep 233 · Sunday, November 23, 1941 · 29:30

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The Shadow 1939-12-10 (177) Flight of the Vulture.mp3

The Shadow, Episode 177

The Flight of the Vulture

Sunday, December 10, 1939 · 24:39

The Shadow, Episode 177

The Flight of the Vulture

Sunday, December 10, 1939 · 24:39

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William Johnstone

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The Shadow tackles a real louse who burns horses alive to collect on their insurance. "Hoot" Cranston rides again! This recording has references to "Rufus," a negro sterotype, deleted.

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A fellow detective asks Spade to find Claude Spicer, who shortly thereafter is found dead. Sam finds himself floating in San Francisco Bay! The date is subject to correction.

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Have Gun — Will Travel

That Was No Lady

Paladin travels to Brackwater to close down the Paradise Saloon, run by the notorious A.J. Bannion. But Bannion turns out to be a lady...or at least a female! The system cue is a

Ep 66 · Sunday, February 21, 1960 · 24:28

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Death Keeps a Deadline

Eddie Burke, a cowardly crook nicknamed "Rabbit" is told that he has only six months to live. Thinking he has nothing to lose, Rabbit Eddie becomes a cold blooded killer.

Ep 256 · Sunday, November 1, 1942 · 29:39

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Altar of Death

On the tropical island of Port St. Luce, two people are sacrificed each year during "the night that eats people." It's the turn of Lamont Cranston and Margot Lane on the rim of th

Ep 249 · Sunday, March 15, 1942 · 29:32

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Death Is an Art

A mad scientist promises to make a despairing artist the most successful sculptor in the world. Quality upgrade, sponsored version of a cat. #43132. Syndicated rebroadcast date:

Ep 186 · Sunday, February 11, 1940 · 23:58

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