The Shadow: Death Is Blind 11/20/1938
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Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio
29 min
4 speakers
6 chapters
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What is the opening introduction and sponsor message for The Shadow episode?
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Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows.
Your local blue coal dealer presents The Shadow. These half-hour dramatizations are designed to forcibly demonstrate to old and young alike that crime does not pay. Before The Shadow's adventure begins, Here's news that no homeowner can afford to miss. When you order fuel, remember that there's a tremendous difference between various kinds of anthracite. And remember that there's only one trademarked anthracite, blue coal. Blue coal is a superior quality fuel, a guaranteed product of the world's largest hard coal producer. So when you call and ask for blue coal by name, you're assuring yourself of better heat at less cost. Why not order your supply from your nearest blue coal dealer tomorrow?
The Shadow, a mysterious character who aids those in distress and helps the forces of law and order, is in reality Lamont Cranston, a wealthy young man about town. His friend and companion, Margo Lane, is the only person who knows to whom the unseen voice belongs. The only one who knows the true identity of that master of other people's minds, the Shadow. Today's story, Death is Blind.
Come
on, Lamont. If I have to inspect another blue-ribbon pig or prize pumpkin pie, I think I'll faint.
Nonsense, Margot. We've hardly seen anything yet.
Who'd have thought the dignified Lamont Cranston would go crazy about a county fair?
Now, Margot, you don't begrudge me a little relaxation, do you?
Relaxation?
How does the classic “Blue Coal” advertisement segue into the story?
Isn't it enough you're leaving tonight for a week's hunting trip by yourself? I should think that would be enough relaxation for anybody.
Well, maybe you're right at that. Now, wait a minute.
Oh, now, Lamont, that's just a shooting gallery. You've seen shooting galleries before. Come on, Margo. You can just walk by it anyhow. Oh, Lamont, you're incorrigible.
All right, I'm with you. Hey, watch him shoot. That guy's a sharpshooter.
Hey, did you see
that shot?
He had his
back to the target and he shot over his shoulder looking in the mirror. Boy, that's some shooting,
huh? What's going on? I can't see
over
these
people. Beginning to get interested, eh, Margo? Come on, let's try to get closer.
Heavens, what a crowd.
Squeeze in here now.
Yeah,
that's right. Now, can you see? Yes,
perfectly.
It must be the boy standing by the counter there who's been doing this miraculous shooting.
Look. Look, he's going to shoot again. The man behind the counter is handing him another gun.
Hey, Arthur, wouldn't you like to try another shot? Oh, gee, I don't believe so. I'm sorry,
but... Walter, do
not
go. Well, Dr. Layden, I didn't know you were here. I've been in the crowd watching. I'm proud of you, Walter. What I've just seen you do is a credit to my teaching. Oh, thank you, Dr. Layden.
Lamont. That old man with the hunchback, the one the boy calls Dr. Layden.
Yes, what about him?
Oh, I don't know. There's something I... I think it's his eyes. Well,
you know who he is, don't you?
Should I? Who is he? There's
pictures in the papers occasionally. That's Dr. Franz Layden. Head of the research laboratories of the Jordan Process Company. They're plants in this town.
I don't care who he is. That face, it's evil, Lamont. He gives me the shivers. Let's go.
Go quiet. I want to hear this. Yes, but Dr. Layden, I ought to go home. You see, my mother didn't... Not yet, Walter. Now, did I understand you to say, sir,
that you're responsible for this boy's remarkable skill with a pistol? Yes, I think I can say I am in a way. He had the natural instincts himself, of course, but I helped him develop them. You see, Walter has not only the perfect eye, but the perfect ear. It is a rare gift.
Here? What's a year got to do
with marksmanship? I will demonstrate. Walter? No, no, please, Dr. Leighton. Walter, you will do as I say?
Yes, Dr. Leighton.
Now, I take this handkerchief, sir. Look, Lamont, he's blindfolding
the boy. Yeah, wouldn't I just... Now, he is completely blindfolded.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What is the opening introduction and sponsor message for The Shadow episode?
0:00–2:30
2
How does the classic “Blue Coal” advertisement segue into the story?
2:30–4:35
3
What background is given about Lamont Cranston and Margo Lane before “Death Is Blind” begins?
4:35–5:39
4
How does the county‑fair shooting demonstration introduce the blind‑folded boy’s skill?
5:39–9:15
5
What experiment does Dr. Layden conduct with the powder and boiling liquid?
9:15–16:58
6
How do Margo and Lamont uncover the connection between the suicides and the blind boy?
16:58–29:42
Speakers
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