1946-6-02 Death in a Minor Key

Broadcast June 2nd 1946 on Mutual at 5:00 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: Evil Lurks

Written by: Tom Wilson

Announcer: Don Hancock

Cast: Bret Morrison (Lamont Cranston/The Shadow) Lesley Woods (Margot Lane)

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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