1940-9-29 Death in a Minor Key

Broadcast September 29th 1940 on Mutual at 5:30 p.m. EST sponsored by D.L. & W. Coal Company "Blue Coal" and syndicated for the summer by Goodrich Tires

This episode is included in Radio Spirits CD Set The Shadow: Radio Treasures

Written by: Tom Wilson

Announcer: Ken Roberts

Cast: Bill Johnstone (Lamont Cranston/The Shadow) Marjorie Anderson (Margot Lane) Betty Heckser, Arthur Vinton, Keenan Wynn, Richard Widmark, Kenny Delmar

Music: Elsie Thompson

Synopsis:

Margot Lane is admitted as a patient to Dr. Norton’s private sanitarium so she can assist Lamont undercover in the investigation of a series of murders. Terry Mason, an old friend of Lamont’s, tipped off the wealthy playboy about the murders, claiming his uncle and the doctor admitted him to the hospital in order to gain complete control of his inheritance. Lamont discovers the murder weapon is a poisonous snake.The mysterious music played in a minor key was used to guide the serpent. But the murderer is Terry himself, who was hoping Lamont would investigate and implicate those who had wronged him — the young man who really needed help.

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Note:

This episode was adapted and recorded for broadcast in Australia as "Tragedy in a Minor Key" by Grace Gibson Productions. This episode has not been released by Grace Gibson Productions.