1954-3-21 Voice of Death (Archeologist)

Broadcast March 21st 1954 on Mutual at 5:00 p.m. EST sponsored by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (Camel Cigarettes) and Proctor & Gamble (Tide Detergent)

This is a lost episode and no recreation of it has yet been made. If you have a copy of the script please let me know.

Written by: Judith and David Bublick

Announcer: Ted Mallie

Cast: Bret Morrison (Lamont Cranston/The Shadow) Gertrude Warner (Margot Lane)

Music: Charles Paul

Synopsis:

Lamont and Margot find the members of the Root archeological expedition at Camino Caverns near the Mexican border terrified after the mysterious death of one of the scientists. They go into the caverns to investigate strange sounds that have been reported. Their Indian guide claims it is the work of the gods, who do not want to be disturbed since the caverns are still considered their ancient burial grounds. Lamont and Margot venture inside alone and find Professor Root and another doctor dead from causes unknown. Dick Winston, the photographer who went along with the expedition for some scenic shots, felt the lust for gold after discovering the valuable ore inside and went berserk, killing the three men using a blowgun he had brought back from South America.

Note:

According to the Wikipedia page for The Shadow Episodes a recording of this episode exists. Though it may be referring to one of the earlier episodes titled (Voice of Death)

An episode with the same title was broadcast on December 26th 1937, another episode with this title was broadcast on December 8th 1940.