EPISODE · Nov 12, 2023 · 30 MIN
Live performance of The Shadow The Three Ghosts
from An Audio Podcast of Questionable Distinction · host Tom Konkle
Live Drama - Orson Welles’ radio portrayal of The Shadow, particularly in the episode titled The Three Ghosts, is a standout in classic radio drama. Originally aired on October 31, 1937, this Halloween episode follows the mysterious vigilante, The Shadow (alias Lamont Cranston, played by Welles), as he investigates a series of eerie events involving three supposedly vengeful ghosts haunting an old mansion.In the story, The Shadow uncovers that the “hauntings” are part of a sinister plot by a group of criminals using superstition and fear to cover up their illegal activities. Using his iconic powers of invisibility and his “clouding men’s minds,” The Shadow reveals the truth and brings the villains to justice.Lamont Cranston / The Shadow – Tom KonkleMargo Lane – Jill MaglioneProfessor Snead / 1940s Announcer – Pete HandelmanSpike Collins / Newspaper Man / Mr. Barclay /Officer – Kurtis BedfordCaroline Snead / Miss White / – Maray AyresCommissioner Weston - John StrysikMr. Wilson - No one...Adapted and Directed by Tom Konkle Sound effects live by Kurtis Bedford and John Strysik. Music by Bryan Arata.Performed live at The Philosophical Research Society in Los Angeles October 31, 1937 The Shadow episode was originally performed by Orson Welles as The Shadow (Lamont Cranston)Agnes Moorehead as Margot LaneA recently married woman is brought to madness while living in her husband's creepy manor. He is really a crook who has altered her Last Will and Testament for his benefit and is now trying to scare the new bride to death.Write us we would like to hear from you Support the show Lumen Actus Productions, Inc.
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Live Drama - Orson Welles’ radio portrayal of The Shadow, particularly in the episode titled The Three Ghosts, is a standout in classic radio drama. Originally aired on October 31, 1937, this Halloween episode follows the mysterious vigilante, The Shadow (alias Lamont Cranston, played by Welles), as he investigates a series of eerie events involving three supposedly vengeful ghosts haunting an old mansion. In the story, The Shadow uncovers that the “hauntings” are part of a sinister plot by a...
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