1947-10-26 Death Hunt

Broadcast October 26th 1947 on Mutual at 5:00 p.m. EST sponsored by D.L. & W. Coal Company "Blue Coal"

At the time of posting I couldn't find an official release of this episode.

Written by: Guy de Vry

Announcer: Andre Baruch

Cast: Bret Morrison (Lamont Cranston/The Shadow) & Grace Matthews (Margot Lane)

Music: Elsie Thompson

Synopsis:

In order to pay off a gambling debt, Augustus White makes a pact with famous hunter, Randolph Prince, wagering his life against fifty thousand dollars. Agreeing to a hunting area restricted to a single city block of condemned homes, White becomes the hunted for a period of twenty-four hours. White’s wife has a heart condition that ultimately takes her life when Prince visits their house, frustrated that he lost the game. Prince attempts to shoot Augustus when he returns home. While questioning Maddocks, the owner of the gambling joint responsible for the debt, The Shadow discovers the truth behind the disappearance of Augustus and sets out to prevent a murder. Back in Prince’s private apartment, Augustus wants to murder Prince as revenge for the death of his wife but Prince turns the lights out to even the score. The Shadow saves White’s life and apprehends the famous hunter for the police.

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