Broadcast June 12th 1938 syndicated for the summer by Goodrich Tires
This episode is included in Radio Spirits CD Set The Shadow: Hearts of Evil
Written by:
Announcer: Ken Roberts
Cast: Orson Welles (Lamont Cranston/The Shadow) Margot Stevenson (Margot Lane)
Music: Rosa Rio
Synopsis:
To prove he is capable of infecting any regiment of any country with a fatal disease, a mad doctor named Gregor offers his services to an Army general for a price. To prove his claim, he asks the general to pick a guinea pig, and the general chooses an Army base on the coast of the U.S. Two months later, troops start coming down with the disease. The Shadow breaks quarantine on the base to learn that a glass vial containing germs powerful enough to kill an entire regiment was smashed and an anti-toxin was injected in Dr. Harris, a physician on the base who helped Gregor infiltrate the facility. Gregor’s ultimate aim is the total elimination of all personnel on U.S. bases so invasion would be achieved. After learning that Harris’ nephew has come down with the virus, The Shadow preys on Dr. Harris’ conscience until a confrontation between the two doctors reveals the formula for the cure. Both men are ultimately killed, the cure handed over to the general, and the hidden menace to the country uncovered and destroyed.
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