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A good cops-and-robbers story about a gangster-gone-straight turning stoolie to protect his little girls.

Ep 598 · Monday, January 12, 1948 · 59:47

Suspense

Sorry, Wrong Number

An invalid woman overhears a chilling conversation about a planned murder while struggling with a malfunctioning telephone. As she fights to alert the authorities, the stakes rise with each passing moment.

Ep 43 · Tuesday, May 25, 1943 · 29:38

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The Red Mystery Matter

Johnny is asked to track down his favorite fishing guide, who happens to be missing! Something's "fishy" about this Christmas story!

Ep 668 · Sunday, December 20, 1959 · 25:00

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The Enigma Of Big Ed

Richard Diamond investigates a series of fatal accidents at Big Ed Barton's metalworks factory, where employees are convinced the plant is jinxed. With production slumping, Diamond must uncover the truth behind the accidents before more lives are lost.

Ep 129 · Friday, April 4, 1952 · 29:31

Let George Do It

Cause for Thanksgiving

George Valentine investigates a mute ten-year-old boy who refuses to speak after a traumatic incident. As he delves into the boy's past, George uncovers dark secrets that threaten their safety.

Ep 219 · Monday, November 20, 1950 · 29:13

The Adventures of Sam Spade

Missing Newshawk Caper

Spade is hired to find a reporter named Ray McCully. Spade finds him all right, stabbed to death!

Ep 108 · Sunday, July 18, 1948 · 29:33

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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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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

The Shadow

The Cat That Killed

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

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

The Shadow

The Ghost of Captain Bayloe

The ghost of a dead sea Captain has returned to take over new ships...and sink them! The system cue has been deleted.

Ep 158 · Sunday, February 5, 1939 · 29:16

The Shadow

The Hoodoo Ship

The crew of a ship filled with slaves murders the Africans aboard "The Raven" in 1850. In "modern" times, "The Raven" seems to be jinxed, in a plot stolen shamelessly from "Treasu

Ep 228 · Sunday, October 19, 1941 · 29:46

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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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The Shadow 1940-03-17 (191) Murderer's Vanity.mp3

The Shadow, Episode 191

Murderer's Vanity

Sunday, March 17, 1940 · 24:51

The Shadow, Episode 191

Murderer's Vanity

Sunday, March 17, 1940 · 24:51

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The perfect crime is almost committed, but for the Shadow..and the dream of "Big Charlie."

Prewar Nights

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1940–1942: the hinge years.

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A woman reports a burglar in her apartment, prompting the 21st Precinct officers to respond quickly. They discover a complex situation involving a polite but deceptive suspect.

Ep 139 · Thursday, May 31, 1956 · 26:37

Dragnet

22 Rifle for Christmas

A nine-year-old boy goes missing, raising suspicions of foul play. Detectives Friday and Smith investigate the case, uncovering a tragic accident involving a gun.

Ep 183 · Sunday, December 21, 1952 · 26:48

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The Laughing Corpse

Margo moves into a new apartment, and hears a dead man laughing!

Ep 190 · Sunday, March 10, 1940 · 25:38

The Shadow

Black Rock

Three embezzlers hide out on a bleak island off the coast of Nova Scotia.

Ep 146 · Sunday, November 13, 1938 · 29:58

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