The Shadow: Death from the Deep 04/03/1938

Summary

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Podcast Episode Summary

Podcast: Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio
Episode: The Shadow: Death from the Deep (Original Air Date: April 3, 1938)
Release Date: February 12, 2026
Host: Choice Classic Radio

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Episode Overview

This episode features a suspenseful installment of "The Shadow," titled "Death from the Deep." The story unfolds as a mysterious series of ship sinkings terrorizes international waters. Lamont Cranston, as The Shadow, investigates, uncovering a diabolical plot involving a rogue submarine used by a deranged millionaire. The episode is a classic Golden Age radio tale of deduction, action, and moral retribution, pitting the relentless Shadow against a modern-day pirate.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Highlights

1. Global Shipping Panic and Mysterious Sinkings

• Opening drama at sea: A ship is suddenly torpedoed despite peacetime safety, with survivors targeted by machine gun fire as a submarine surfaces (03:22).
• The maritime world is in chaos: Eighteen ships belonging to various world powers have been mysteriously sunk. No survivors can identify the perpetrator, causing panic and cancellations in passenger and freight shipping (05:14–05:53).

Notable Quote:
"Gentlemen, we are confronted with a vital problem. In the past three months, there have been exactly eighteen ships mysteriously sunk on the high seas... something has got to be done." — Maritime commission spokesman (05:13)

2. Cranston’s Investigation & The Pirate Submarine Theory

• Lamont Cranston and Margot Lane discuss the inexplicable events over coffee. Cranston deduces piracy, not international rivalry, after noticing the variety of ships and nations attacked (05:59–06:16).
• He suggests the existence of a secret submarine, surmising a brilliant but disgraced designer must be involved (06:47–07:08).
• Attention turns to Joseph Hart, a former naval craft designer who has fallen under suspicion due to his ties to the only plausible culprit for building such a craft.

Notable Quote:
"A pirate? But Lamont. A pirate in the 20th century!" — Margot Lane (06:29)
"To find an answer to that question is a task for the Shadow." — Lamont Cranston/The Shadow (07:24)

3. Joseph Hart’s Confession and Tragic Demise

• Hart, guilt-ridden and distraught, is confronted by his co-conspirator, Barry Vinton, who threatens him (08:01–09:17).
• After Vinton leaves, The Shadow appears to Hart, urging him to reveal the secret. Hart confesses that he designed the submarine under the pretense of sport, only to discover Vinton's true, murderous intentions (10:05–12:18).
• Overcome by grief and unable to face his actions, Hart takes his own life before revealing the submarine's location (12:47–13:13).

Notable Quote:
"I'm responsible for the havoc and terror. You're insane, Vinton." — Joseph Hart (08:47)
"Now we shall see whom you have served best. Barry Vinton or the Shadow." — The Shadow, after Hart’s suicide (13:13)

4. The Shipyard and Imprisoned Workers

• The Shadow investigates Vinton’s shipyard at Cary's Point, where he learns from two fearful workers about the clandestine submarine and their own captivity (16:40–18:45).
• The workers, desperate for release, strike a bargain for their freedom by disclosing the submarine's plans to The Shadow (19:18–20:04).
• The Shadow relays the plan to Margot Lane, instructing her to alert the Coast Guard: the submarine will sail at midnight towards Cape Francis (20:25–20:56).

Notable Quote:
"Perhaps I can be of some assistance to you." — The Shadow, making first contact with the imprisoned workers (18:55)
"You will never leave this place alive unless Barry Vinton is brought to justice." — The Shadow (19:31)

5. Confrontation at Sea: The Trap Closes

• Onboard the submarine, Vinton prepares to attack a large passenger liner named the Orpheus, only to find his torpedoes have been sabotaged by The Shadow (21:54–23:18).
• The Shadow, invisible, taunts and confronts Vinton, rendering the submarine’s deck guns useless as well. Vinton attempts to ram the liner, believing it unsuspecting, but The Shadow reveals it is a Coast Guard decoy packed with explosives (24:09–25:09).
• Coast Guard forces board the submarine, and Vinton tries a final escape, locking himself in the engine room (25:23–26:11).
• In a tense showdown below decks, The Shadow confronts Vinton, ultimately ensuring his capture and the end of his reign of terror (26:34–27:25).

Notable Exchanges:
"Ah, this is the life... The spine tingling thrill when the torpedo finds its mark. And then... shooting them down with a machine gun like scurrying rats." — Barry Vinton, gloating (21:32)
"You will never see me. I am the Shadow." — The Shadow (23:26)
"My reward is that ships and men can once more safely sail the seas. The Shadow's work is done." — The Shadow (27:25)

6. Moral and Closing Reflection

• The Shadow’s iconic moral coda reminds listeners:
  "The weed of crime bears bitter fruit. Crime does not pay. The Shadow knows." (28:02)

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Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

• “Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows.” — Opening tagline (00:24)
• Submarine attack sequence: “Look, that white path on the water coming toward us... It’s a torpedo!” — Joseph Hart (03:53)
• The Shadow bargaining with workers: “Call me the Shadow.” (19:15)
• Vinton’s madness: “You will never see me. I am the Shadow.” (23:26)
• Dramatic reveal: “That liner is completely deserted. It was set adrift there by the Coast Guard. There’s a veritable floating mine with enough explosives aboard to blow you to kingdom come.” — The Shadow (25:09)
• Final words: “The weed of crime bears bitter fruit. Crime does not pay. The Shadow knows.” (28:02)

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Key Timestamps

• 03:19–04:23 – The ship is attacked and sunk by a mysterious submarine.
• 05:53–07:08 – Cranston and Margot discuss the pirate submarine theory.
• 08:01–10:01 – Vinton threatens Hart; Shadow confronts Hart.
• 15:24–16:28 – Cranston and Margot head to shipyard; plan with Coast Guard.
• 19:00–20:04 – The Shadow interrogates the shipyard henchmen.
• 21:10–23:18 – Submarine hunt: Vinton prepares to attack the Orpheus.
• 23:19–25:25 – The Shadow sabotages Vinton’s plans.
• 25:45–27:25 – Vinton’s defeat & The Shadow’s closing words.
• 28:02–28:24 – Moral coda: “Crime does not pay.”

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Conclusion

This thrilling episode of The Shadow combines maritime suspense, clever detection, and signature audio drama moralizing. The narrative is propelled by strong performances, crisp dialogue, and the ever-enigmatic presence of The Shadow, confronting the darkness lurking in the hearts of men. Through sabotage, deduction, and a cunning trap with the Coast Guard, The Shadow puts a stop to a madman’s reign of terror beneath the waves—reminding listeners that, ultimately, “crime does not pay.”

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Transcript

[Narrator/Host]

Welcome to Choice Classic Radio where we.

[The Shadow]

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[Narrator/Host]

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[Narrator/Announcer]

Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? A shadow knows.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

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[Barry Vinton]

Now, now, Mr. McLennan, that's not good.

[The Shadow]

Talk for a first mate.

[Barry Vinton]

You sound like a superstitious deck swabber. If the elements feel kindly toward us, let them be.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

I know, Captain, but five days with the sea as smooth as a skating.

[Joseph Hart]

Rink is a bad omen.

[Barry Vinton]

Well, Mr. McLennan, perhaps we'll have a good squall tomorrow to restore your peace of mind. For myself, I'll take anything. What's that?

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Sounded like the engine room.

[Barry Vinton]

That was more than a boiler.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

MacFarnon. Hello.

[Barry Vinton]

Hello down there. Why don't you answer? Hello? Captain.

[Joseph Hart]

Captain, we've been. Hello, down there.

[Barry Vinton]

We've been what?

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Captain Jones?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Look.

[Joseph Hart]

Look there.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Look. That white path on the water coming toward us.

[Joseph Hart]

It's a torpedo.

[Barry Vinton]

We're not at war.

[Joseph Hart]

Hold fast, Captain. It's going to hit amid ship.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Are all hands accounted for? Yes, Captain.

[Barry Vinton]

Are all lifeboats clear or.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

But this one, sir.

[Barry Vinton]

And lower away.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Al.

[Barry Vinton]

Lively, men.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

We're just getting away in time, sir.

[Joseph Hart]

Hey, watch that nose.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

And out of the water, dead ahead, sir. It's a submarine.

[Barry Vinton]

A submarine. So that's what did it. The blackguards.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

A man's coming out of the submarine's hatcher.

[Joseph Hart]

He's got a machine gun, his pointer.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Tennis.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Stop.

[Joseph Hart]

For the love of heaven. Entry XP on the high seas deep.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Acme Steamship Agency.

[Margot Lane]

I wish to cancel my reservation on the Princess Marie.

[Narrator/Announcer]

But madam, didn't you.

[Margot Lane]

I'm not sailing, I tell you. Why, It'd be suicide.

[Narrator/Announcer]

But Mr. Williams, you can ship your goods with us. Our boats are safe. No boat is safe. But you'd be insured.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Yes, at four times the usual rate. Oh, no. You can cancel my shipment. Gentlemen of the Maritime Commission, we are confronted with a vital problem. In the past three months, there have been exactly 18 ships mysteriously sunk on the high seas. Ships belonging to the United States, Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Japan. In fact, every major power. This series of unexplainable marine disasters has created a panic throughout the nautical world. Passenger reservations are being cancelled, freight shipments are being withdrawn. Crews are deserting the ships. Gentlemen, something has got to be done.

[Lamont Cranston]

Waiter. Some more coffee, Margot?

[Margot Lane]

Yes, please. Lamont.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Two more coffees.

[The Shadow]

Waiter.

[Margot Lane]

Now, what were you saying? Le Monde.

[Lamont Cranston]

Just this three months ago, Margot, the first ship disappeared. A few days later, a second ship was sunk. This time, the bullet ridden bodies of the crew were found dead afloat in their lifeboats. Each succeeding disaster has been increasingly horrible.

[Margot Lane]

And now all shipping is at a standstill.

[Lamont Cranston]

These atrocities could not have been brought about by international jealousies. Because each of the ships sunk has been owned by a company in a different country.

[Margot Lane]

Who can be responsible?

[Lamont Cranston]

I'm sure. But my deduction is it's the work of a pirate.

[Margot Lane]

A pirate? But Lamont. A pirate in the 20th century.

[Lamont Cranston]

Yes, Margot. And one more callous, more bloodthirsty than any buccaneer who ever sailed a Spanish Maine.

[Margot Lane]

Then why isn't he tracked down?

[Lamont Cranston]

Because not a single person has ever survived these sinkings. Therefore, the pirate has never been seen.

[Margot Lane]

He must Be seen sometimes.

[Lamont Cranston]

If he has a submarine. Yes, Margot.

[Margot Lane]

But how could an individual be in possession of a submarine without it being known?

[Lamont Cranston]

If a man were rich and clever enough, he could have a submarine built in complete secrecy.

[Margot Lane]

There must be some way of finding him out.

[Lamont Cranston]

There is. Before such a craft could be constructed, it has to be designed. There are very few expert designers of submarines in the world. In the brain of one of them, this pirate craft must have been conceived.

[Margot Lane]

Lamont, A pirate submarine sounds fantastic.

[Lamont Cranston]

Even more fantastic, Margot, is the motive of the pirate. He's preyed on every kind of ship from the super limoner to the common tramp. He can't be after booty. Because examination of the sunken hulls is revealed at. Nothing has been touched.

[Margot Lane]

Why, Lamont, Why?

[Lamont Cranston]

To find an answer to that question is a task for the Shadow.

[Margot Lane]

But how would you proceed?

[Lamont Cranston]

I've already made a few secret inquiries at the Navy Department in Washington. They told me of one chap who might be worth investigating. A Mr. Mr. Joseph Hart. A brilliant designer of naval crafts who was dishonorably discharged from his position.

[Margot Lane]

Where can he be found?

[Lamont Cranston]

I have learned that he is living all alone in a small house on an oak road. The Shadow is going to pay a call on Mr. Joseph Hart tonight.

[Joseph Hart]

Will you pass me that bottle, please, Fenton?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Certainly. Say what?

[Lamont Cranston]

Joseph?

[Barry Vinton]

I'm sorry to see you indulging in liquor. It frequently loosens the tongue. Sometimes makes a man say things that he later regrets.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

What do you mean?

[Lamont Cranston]

Just this.

[Barry Vinton]

We share a secret, Joseph. The secret which would be most unwise for either of us to divulge.

[Joseph Hart]

I haven't said anything. I haven't talked.

[Barry Vinton]

Not yet. My fear is what you might say. Your nerve is deserting you, Joseph. You must pull yourself together.

[Joseph Hart]

How can I pull myself together? One night after night, I'm tortured by the vision of a procession of helpless ships sinking down, down to the murky depths. Haunted by the faces of floating corpses, tormented by.

[Lamont Cranston]

Shut up.

[Joseph Hart]

I was a fool. I designed and built that submarine.

[Barry Vinton]

A service for which you were well paid.

[Joseph Hart]

Yes. With money soaked in blood. I'm responsible for the havoc and the terror that. You're insane does.

[Barry Vinton]

Don't say that, you idiot. I'm no madman, do you hear?

[Joseph Hart]

Why did you come here tonight, Vinton?

[Barry Vinton]

Because, Joseph, I've been wondering of late why I permit you to live. You're becoming increasingly dangerous to my interests.

[Narrator/Announcer]

No.

[Joseph Hart]

No.

[Barry Vinton]

Unless you can prove to me that our secret is safe and that you will aid me in the future.

[Joseph Hart]

No, I'll never do that.

[Barry Vinton]

No. In that case, I feel that you ought to be my guest on the next cruise of the submarine.

[Joseph Hart]

I'd never come back. Is that what you mean?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Quite true.

[Barry Vinton]

But before, shall I say, before you leave us in mid ocean you'll have an opportunity to see the splendid efficiency with which your creation, the submarine, operates.

[Joseph Hart]

No, I'd rather you kill me right now and have it over with.

[Barry Vinton]

And deprive you of witnessing the thrilling spectacle of my accurate marksmanship? To see them leap from the boats and terror like rats? No, no, Joseph, you can't miss seeing that.

[Joseph Hart]

No, I'd do anything rather than be forced to see that.

[Barry Vinton]

I thought you would maintain that attitude, Joseph. Or it may be necessary for me to request that you pack your yachting clothes. A contingency which we should both deeply regret. Good night, Joseph.

[Joseph Hart]

What am I going to do? What am I going to do?

[The Shadow]

I'll tell you what you can do, Joseph Hart.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Who's that?

[The Shadow]

There's a way to save you from the evil domination of Barry Vinton.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Who are you?

[The Shadow]

I am the voice of one who has come to help you. I am the instrument of your righteous vengeance. I am the Shadow.

[Joseph Hart]

The Shadow?

[The Shadow]

With my assistance you can compensate for some of the wrong that you have done.

[Joseph Hart]

But how?

[The Shadow]

Tell me the secret that you share with Vinton.

[Joseph Hart]

Oh, no, no, I can't.

[Narrator/Announcer]

I'm afraid to fear.

[The Shadow]

If you remain silent, the Shadow already knows enough to hang you. Joseph Hart.

[Joseph Hart]

You haven't got anything on me.

[The Shadow]

I heard every word that passed between you and Vinton in this room. Tell me what I want to know and save yourself. Or perhaps as Vinton so aptly put it, you'd prefer to pack your yachting clothes.

[Joseph Hart]

Nothing can save me. What I've done is done. I can never escape my conscience.

[The Shadow]

Then your conscience must tell you that it's your duty to all that you can do to stop Vinton's outrages.

[Joseph Hart]

Yes.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Yes.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Yeah, you're right.

[The Shadow]

Now tell me the secret.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Very well.

[Joseph Hart]

Until a year ago, I knew Vinton only by his reputation as a millionaire sportsman. He was famous as a deep sea fisherman and a big game hunter. He came to me first seeking a design for a racing boat. I built it for him and we became friends.

[The Shadow]

And because of that friendship you consented to build a submarine?

[Joseph Hart]

Yes, but not for the purpose that he later used it. He told me that he wanted for a new thrill. Believe me.

[The Shadow]

Go on.

[Joseph Hart]

The submarine was built in Vinton's private shipyard out of Kerry's Point. Knowledge of its construction was carefully Guarded from the world. It was not until the day the boat was launched that he told me his true intentions.

[The Shadow]

What were those intentions?

[Joseph Hart]

Business. Lunatic. Coldly, murderously mad. He'd always been a killer, but he'd tired of shooting lions and gaffing marlin. Now his warped brain had turned to what he regarded as a new sport.

[The Shadow]

Sinking of ships and the ruthless slaying of defenseless men. Now I understand. Why does he keep the submarine?

[Joseph Hart]

I don't know.

[The Shadow]

Are you telling the truth, Joseph Hart?

[Joseph Hart]

I'm telling you everything. Why should I lie now? If I knew where that boat was, I'd blow it to pieces myself with it.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Myself with it.

[Lamont Cranston]

Wait.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Myself. That's the idea. That's how I could fool Barry Vincent. Why should I wait to die at his hands?

[Margot Lane]

No.

[Joseph Hart]

No.

[The Shadow]

What are you doing?

[Joseph Hart]

I'll fool Barry Vincent.

[The Shadow]

Yeah. Put down that gun.

[Joseph Hart]

No more tortured, sleepless nights. I see. No more screaming headlines. Another boat sunk. And another. And another. Don't, josephart.

[The Shadow]

Don't.

[Joseph Hart]

Barry. Vin will never take me on that V out of. Fool', em, I say. Fool em.

[The Shadow]

Poor Joseph Hart. You've served us both. Now we shall see whom you have served best. Barry Vinton or the Shadow.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

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[The Shadow]

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[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

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[Lamont Cranston]

And so, Margot hard finished telling me the story. And before I could stop him, he shot himself in the head.

[Margot Lane]

Poor man.

[The Shadow]

Perhaps it was better that way, Lamont.

[Margot Lane]

Now, how will you find the submarine?

[Lamont Cranston]

Joseph Hart told me that it was built at Vinton Shipyard out at Cary's Point. That's the logical place to start my search.

[Margot Lane]

Is that where you're going now?

[The Shadow]

Yes.

[Margot Lane]

Do be careful, Lamont. Remember, that man's a lunatic. He'll stop at nothing.

[Lamont Cranston]

The Shadow hasn't anything to fear from Vincent.

[Margot Lane]

I hope you're right.

[Lamont Cranston]

This is as far as we can safely drive without being seen.

[Margot Lane]

This is a desolate spot. I don't like it. There's a light.

[Lamont Cranston]

Yes, the shipyard.

[Margot Lane]

It appears to be surrounded by a high wall. It looks like a prison.

[Lamont Cranston]

Perhaps it is a prison for those within its gates.

[Barry Vinton]

Margot, before we go any further, I'll.

[Lamont Cranston]

Give you your instructions.

[Margot Lane]

Yes, Lamont.

[Lamont Cranston]

I've already been in touch with the United States Coast Guard. They've been promised to give me full cooperation.

[Margot Lane]

Yes.

[Lamont Cranston]

Once I found the submarine and no Vinton's plans, I shall communicate with you by our private wireless.

[Margot Lane]

And then?

[Lamont Cranston]

Then you will relay my message directly to the Coast Guard headquarters in Washington.

[Margot Lane]

I understand. Good luck to the Shadow.

[Lamont Cranston]

The Shadow.

[The Shadow]

Thanks you.

[Joseph Hart]

All right, let it down easy now.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Okay, Phil. Well, that's the last of the torpedoes, Charlie. Hey, the sub must be gone. On a long cruise this time. Taking plenty of supplies and ammunition.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Yeah.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Hey, what's that? Where's the wind blowing the door shut? What's the matter with you? Listen, Charlie, when are we gonna get out of this joint? You know we've been cooped up inside this shipyard for three months. It's giving me the creeps. Ah, now, take it easy. Rather be back in prison. Wasn't nothing scary about prison. And you knew when your time was up, you got out. Well, maybe we ain't never gonna get out of here, huh? What do you mean? I mean this Litten guy's a bug. He ain't even let us read no newspaper since we come here. The stuff about hunting whales with torpedoes, that sounds screwy to you? Listen, if he don't let us out of here soon, I sh. Because.

[Barry Vinton]

Are all the torpedoes aboard?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Yes, sir. We Just sent down the last load. Very well.

[Barry Vinton]

Take care of these empty crates when you may turn in.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Yes, sir. Mr. Vinton?

[Lamont Cranston]

Yes?

[Narrator/Announcer]

We was wondering if we. Yeah, me and Charlie here was just talking about the. Well, how we've been in the shipyard here a long time now and. What Phil is trying to say, Mr. Vinton, is could we have a couple.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Of days off on the outside?

[Barry Vinton]

I'm afraid that would be impossible.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Oh, but, Mr. Vinton, it's been three months. I've got a wife and kid.

[Barry Vinton]

You're being well paid, aren't you?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Oh, sure, you're giving us plenty of dough, all right, but we ain't getting no chance to spend it.

[Barry Vinton]

And you will remain here as long as your services are required.

[Narrator/Announcer]

What if we don't want to stay here that long?

[Barry Vinton]

What if we up and leave? Yeah, I wouldn't advise you to attempt that. You remember what happened to your associate, Mr. Hadley? When he tried to, as you say, up and leave? He fell from the wall.

[Narrator/Announcer]

You mean. You mean that wasn't no accident? No, he was shot down. Oh.

[Barry Vinton]

So do you still want to quit?

[Narrator/Announcer]

I thought Nothing.

[Barry Vinton]

Good night, gentlemen.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Looks like we're in here for a long, long time. Yeah, maybe you are. But I'm gonna figure a way to get out of here, see?

[The Shadow]

Perhaps I can be of some assistance to you.

[Barry Vinton]

Who said that?

[Narrator/Announcer]

I heard it, too.

[The Shadow]

I said, perhaps I can help you if you wish to get out of here.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Who's that talking? Where are you?

[The Shadow]

Don't bother to look for me. You can't. What is this?

[Narrator/Announcer]

One of Ventan's gags or something?

[The Shadow]

No, I am not speaking for Vinton. I speak for myself.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Who are you men?

[The Shadow]

Call me the Shadow.

[Narrator/Announcer]

It's the Shadow. Shadow? How'd you get in here?

[The Shadow]

The Shadow is everywhere.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Well, what do you want?

[The Shadow]

I wish to bargain with you.

[Narrator/Announcer]

What kind of a bargain?

[The Shadow]

By this time, you must be aware that you are both at the mercy of a madman.

[Narrator/Announcer]

He's right, Charlie.

[The Shadow]

You will never leave this place. Place alive unless Barry Vinton is brought to justice.

[Narrator/Announcer]

What can we do about it?

[The Shadow]

I will promise you your freedom if you will just answer my questions.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Wait a minute. What do you think, Charlie? We're taking a chance. This may be a trick.

[The Shadow]

There's no trick. You have the Shadow's word.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Well, what do you. What do you want to know?

[The Shadow]

Where is Vinton's submarine?

[Narrator/Announcer]

It's right below our feet in a secret underground berth.

[The Shadow]

When does it sail again?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Tonight at midnight.

[The Shadow]

What is its destination?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Well, I. I heard Vinton say something to the mate about Cape Francis.

[The Shadow]

Good. Sailing at midnight. Cape Francis. The Shadow wishes him good hunting. Calling Margo Lane.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Call.

[The Shadow]

Calling Margot Lane. Proceed as instructed. Communicate the following information to Coast Guard headquarters. Pirate submarine sails at midnight for waters off Cape Francis. Impress on Coast Guard the importance of following directions implicitly. If wish to bait the madman who is terrorizing the Atlantic.

[Barry Vinton]

What is our position, Mr. Brausch?

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

We are 100 miles due east of Cape Francis, sir.

[Barry Vinton]

Are we in the regular Shipping Lane?

[The Shadow]

Yes, Mr. Winton.

[Barry Vinton]

Have we enough visibility for clear observation?

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

The sun has just risen, sir.

[Barry Vinton]

Good. I'll take over the periscope now.

[The Shadow]

Very well, sir.

[Barry Vinton]

A fine day for hunting, Mr. Brush.

[The Shadow]

Hello.

[Lamont Cranston]

What's this?

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Have you sighted something, sir?

[Barry Vinton]

Take a look. See what you make of it.

[Joseph Hart]

There is smoke.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

It looks like a steamer.

[Barry Vinton]

Splendid. Signal the engine room, full speed ahead.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Yes, sir.

[Lamont Cranston]

Yeah, it is a steamer. I can see your funnels.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Full speed ahead.

[Barry Vinton]

Ah, this is the life. There's nothing like it. The sighting of fresh quarry in this periscope. The excitement of the chase. The spine tingling thrill when the torpedo finds its mark. And then the climax on Dick shooting them down with a machine gun like scurrying rats. Mr. Brousch, stand by the torpedo tubes. We're coming up fast.

[The Shadow]

Yes, sir.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Stand by the torpedo tubes. Aye aye, sir.

[Barry Vinton]

We'll cut across the bow and swing to starboard. That should give us a perfect shot.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Very good, sir.

[Barry Vinton]

Be prepared to rise to the surface quickly if we make a direct hit with the first torpedo.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Very good, sir. Stand by the valves and elevators. Aye aye, sir.

[Barry Vinton]

We're almost within range. Cut to half speed.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Half speed ahead.

[Joseph Hart]

Torpedo tubes number one and two are loaded, sir.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Torpedo tubes number one and two are loaded, sir.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Look.

[Barry Vinton]

Look, Brauch. It's a fine big liner.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Let me see, sir.

[The Shadow]

Why, that is the Orpheus.

[Narrator/Announcer]

The Orpheus. I remember now.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Reading of her sailing.

[Lamont Cranston]

She has a full passenger list. Several ambassadors are aboard.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Full passenger list, eh?

[Barry Vinton]

That sounds most promising. Number one tube ready to fire.

[Joseph Hart]

Number one tube ready to fire.

[Barry Vinton]

Now I'll bring her. A little more to the.

[The Shadow]

Stop it.

[Barry Vinton]

A little more.

[Narrator/Announcer]

There.

[Barry Vinton]

Number one, fire.

[Joseph Hart]

Number one, fire.

[Barry Vinton]

Yes, it's heading straight for a side. No deflection.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Should be a perfect hit. Closer. Closer. It's going to hit now.

[Lamont Cranston]

Fine.

[Barry Vinton]

Fail to explode. There's a dud. Number two tube ready to fire.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Number two.

[Joseph Hart]

Two ready to fire.

[Barry Vinton]

Number two, fire.

[Joseph Hart]

Number two, fire.

[Barry Vinton]

We won't fail this time.

[The Shadow]

Yes, you will, Mr. Vincent. You just fired another dud.

[Barry Vinton]

Who dared say That I did. Who are you? Come out here where I can see you.

[The Shadow]

You will never see. See me? I am the Shadow.

[Narrator/Announcer]

The Shadow, eh?

[Barry Vinton]

I've heard of you.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

The torpedo hit, but it failed to explode again.

[Barry Vinton]

Reload the torpedo tubes.

[The Shadow]

That would be a waste of time, Vinton. I've seen to it that all of the torpedoes are done.

[Barry Vinton]

You'll regret this, Mr. Shadow. This is the one time that you've matched wits with a mind cleverer than your own. Blow out the ballast tanks for a quick rise to the surface.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Yes, sir.

[Narrator/Announcer]

I'll show you.

[Barry Vinton]

I'll sink that boat with my deck guns.

[The Shadow]

Benson, you're a madman.

[Barry Vinton]

Madman, am I?

[Lamont Cranston]

Very well.

[Barry Vinton]

I'll show you the full extent of my madness.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Deck's a voice, sir.

[Barry Vinton]

Open the conning tower hatch. Deck crew, stand by. Demand the guns. Aren't you coming up on deck, Shadow, to witness the killer?

[The Shadow]

I am already on deck, Vinton.

[Barry Vinton]

Devil plague you. How don't you get up here? Show yourself.

[The Shadow]

That is unnecessary. But never fear, I'll stay near you.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

The guns are jammed, sir. Jammed?

[Barry Vinton]

Why, that's impossible.

[The Shadow]

I neglected to tell you, Vinton, that I rendered your guns useless.

[Barry Vinton]

So you think that you've outwitted me, Shadow.

[Narrator/Announcer]

But you're wrong.

[Barry Vinton]

Signal the engine room.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Full speed ahead. Aye, aye, sir.

[Barry Vinton]

Steer directly for that vessel's side.

[The Shadow]

What are you doing now, Vinton?

[Barry Vinton]

The prow of this submarine is equipped with a ramming device. With it, we can sink any vessel afloat without injury to us. You didn't foresee that, did you, Shadow? In a few moments, we will rip open the hull of that liner and send it to the bottom as effectively as with any torpedo. So you don't believe me?

[The Shadow]

Oh, yes, I believe you. But that liner is completely deserted. It was set adrift there by the Coast Guard. There's a veritable floating mine with enough explosives aboard to blow you to kingdom come.

[Joseph Hart]

You're right.

[The Shadow]

You'll know soon enough. You haven't far to go.

[Barry Vinton]

Reverse engines.

[Joseph Hart]

Reverse engines. Will we stop in time? We're getting closer.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

No, no, no.

[Barry Vinton]

We're stopping. We're stopping. We're not going to hit. You see, Shadow, I've outwitted you after all.

[The Shadow]

No, Venton. You've maneuvered your submarine alongside this ship just as I planned.

[Joseph Hart]

All right, up there. Here's your man. Put up your hands. Put up your hands, all of you. The Coast Guard.

[Barry Vinton]

The trap. It's a trap.

[The Shadow]

Yes, a trap. Barry. Vinton. And this ends your reign of piracy and ruthless murder. Very smart.

[Barry Vinton]

Aren't you, Shadow? But not as smart as you think you are.

[Joseph Hart]

Stop him. He's going inside the submarine. He's closing the hut.

[Lamont Cranston]

Yes.

[The Shadow]

Yes.

[Barry Vinton]

They all think they're so clever. But no one can outsmart Larry Linden. I'll go to the engine room. I'll maneuver the dive. They'll never get me. I'm master below here Now.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Now, check the valves. That's right. That's right. I'd love to hear what the Shadow.

[Barry Vinton]

Is saying up there now.

[The Shadow]

He's probably saying it's no use trying to maneuver that dive. Barry Vinton.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

You. You.

[Barry Vinton]

How did you get here, Shadow?

[The Shadow]

Why, I merely followed you.

[Barry Vinton]

Show yourself. Show yourself, Shadow, and I'll shoot you down in your tracks.

[The Shadow]

Here I am. Over here in this corner. Come ahead and shoot, Mr. Vinum.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Well, Shadow.

[The Shadow]

Well, you just missed me.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Why, you.

[The Shadow]

Your Leadership is deplorable, Mr. Benton.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Who are you?

[The Shadow]

That does not matter.

[Barry Vinton]

Why don't you tell them who you.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Are, you glory seeker?

[The Shadow]

I seek no glory. My reward is that ships and men can once more safely sail the seas. The Shadow's work is done.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

You have been listening to a dramatized.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Version of one of the many copyrighted.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

Stories which appear in the Shadow magazine.

[Narrator/Announcer]

The weed of crime bears bitter fruit. Crime does not pay. The Shadow knows.

[Announcer/Commercial Voice]

All the characters and all the persons named are fictitious. Any similarity to persons living or dead is purely coincidental.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Sam sa.

[Narrator/Host]

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