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A quick synopsis would be appreciated.

I always like a story that shows Americans and Europeans don't know everything

Thanks for posting this rare old film. It's from the beginning of the shadow series. You must have worked hard to find it. I really love your channel. Hope you keep posting these great old radio shows. I always listen, the sound and quality is impressive. THANKS

I've found two other versions of this episode on UA-cam, one of which was a recreation with modern day actors. Both of them, for some reason, leave out the part of the flashback sequence where Arthur Whittington tries to read his research paper in his raspy voice, followed by the sound of the students laughing at him before he throws down his papers and runs out of the classroom. Thank goodness this version includes the complete sequence. I used to have a multi-cassette compilation called "Too Hot For Radio," which contained radio episodes that were considered "offensive" or controversial, like the segment from "The Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy Show" with Mae West in the infamous "Adam and Eve" skit. Anyway, the set also included the "Shadow" episode heard here, and according to the booklet that came with it, this story, as well as other radio programs and episodes with similar themes, caused outrage among some people, who felt that such stories were too scary and too morbid to be broadcast during hours when they might be heard by children or by those who frighten easily. ("The Shadow" was usually broadcast at 5:P.M. or 5:30 P.M.) There were even demands that shows like these be BANNED from the airwaves altogether! There's one thing about this "Voice of Death" story that doesn't make sense. How was Arthur Whittington able to remove his own vocal cords from himself and replace them with those of his cousin, Frank Harper, who, in turn, received Arthur's scratchy vocal cords? I doubt that Arthur would've been able to perform surgery on himself without risking his own life. His servant wouldn't have been able perform the operation, since he probably had no medical or scientific training, and thus was neither a doctor nor a scientist. It just isn't logical!

Very good episode

Great episode. Thanks for posting wonderful show. So glad I found your site. I'm hooked. Listen every night.

This really is an incredible story. Bravo to the writers and performers.

The Sun is shining…

Loved this classic episode

How years was The Shadow on the air and who played The Shadow over the years?

A wealthy Playboy with a secret identity and he's a vigilante sounds familiar.

Vary enjoyable story

I'm so happy I found this

YAY!! The Shadow!

I definitely agree, having them in order is great.

8:35 Lois Lane, always looking for a story, didn’t listen to Superman.

This is the fourth Superman cartoon.

Thanks bruv for loading this. I just found my cd’s of this season. But don’t have. The first disk. Lame I know

What a terrible plan to get a damaged war veteran to do your bidding. Powerful idea.

I haven’t commented yet on your channel, I just wanted to say thank you! I enjoy the way you introduce the stories, different than so many other intros on channels that play these. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

I used to listen to this at late night on radio station in Cleveland Ohio 1960s;)

I have to admit, i rooted for the panther against the Reverend

Nice to see another mesmerist

If you ever need to tell anyone how important The Shadow is, drop this on them: If there was no Shadow then, there would be no Batman now.

One of the great problems of being anonymous, someone stealing your gimmick. Just ask Mr. Wrestling II!

Really nice that these old radio shows have been preserved.

Love Orson Welles and the great radio shows of the 1930s+1940s. Wonderful Beloved History!

I met Walter Gibson, he did a magic show for our cub scout dinner and later met him at his home in Eddyville NY. WGHQ played his radio show into the 70's.

Really great villain performance here

Never been into the shadow before. Great listenjng!

The weed of crime bears bitter fruit.

I think, out of all of the episodes, this is my favorite one. The suspects got a choice between a mob judgement or a jury of their peers.

Never listened to this before, thanks!

THIS. ALL OF THIS.

Damn he's cool.

One of my many favorite episodes.

Remain greatest annimation examples to this day!!!

One of my favorite episodes

Paul Gordon is an udiot,the whole narrative doesn't make any sense, none whatsoever, the dumbing down of America continues.

Saw the notification. Gotta come back for this one right before bedtime!

"What if she comes back without her soul?" "...what?" Don't know why that initial reaction made me laugh. ATheta could be a great title for book or similar story. Excellent broadcast for Halloween.

Listening while I’m at work. Thanks Aldous!

"Mr Cranston must be very wise" /The Shadow

A luxury cruise is horrifyingly isolated at sea.

Very nice. First heard this ep via a collection of episodes that I rented from my local library. As a visually impaired person, shows using sound design are quite useful, and I'm interested in knowing how older shows sounded via the radio.

Nice. Not sure, but might've been the first ep of this show I heard, as some local radio stations would broadcast eps of old radio shows.

All these shadow radio programs is refreshing in this troubled times!!!