1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft Stories

Episode Summary
The story follows Paul Gordon, an innocent man who is hours away from execution for a murder he didn't commit. Gordon's only "crime" was being desperate for work and unknowingly accepting a job as a getaway driver for a pair of bank robbers, Red Sloan and Lefty. During the robbery, a policeman was killed, and Gordon was framed as the triggerman.
 
As the clock ticks toward 11:00 PM—the time of the execution—Lamont Cranston visits the "Death House" in disguise as a prison guard. Using his hypnotic power to "cloud men's minds," The Shadow infiltrates the prison to interview Gordon. Convinced of the man's innocence, The Shadow races against time to track down the real killers and extract a confession. The climax involves a tense confrontation where the Shadow uses his "invisible" presence to terrify the guilty parties into admitting the truth just as the switch is about to be thrown.
Trivia & Fun Facts
A Series Premiere: This was the very first episode of the "new" Shadow series where the character became the protagonist rather than just the host of a detective anthology.

The Birth of Invisibility: In the original pulp novels, The Shadow was a master of disguise and stealth but not literally invisible. The "power to cloud men's minds" was invented for the radio show because it was easier (and cheaper) to explain why the characters couldn't see the Shadow than it was to describe elaborate hiding places every week.

Orson Welles' Debut: A 22-year-old Orson Welles made his debut as Lamont Cranston in this episode. His success here helped pave the way for his "Mercury Theatre on the Air" and his infamous War of the Worlds broadcast just a year later.

Introduction of Margot Lane: This episode marks the first appearance of Margot Lane. Interestingly, she was created specifically for the radio show to give Lamont Cranston someone to talk to (avoiding long, awkward monologues), though she was eventually added to the pulp novels later.

Credits
Narration and Production by Gizelle Erickson
Executive Producer Jon Hagadorn
Music: Thanks to Sound Gallery By Dmitry Taras "Scary Horror Music"
The Shadow sourced by AcousticMonster on Internet Archive
Cast & Voice Actors The Shadow / Lamont Cranston: Orson Welles
Margot Lane: Agnes Moorehead
Announcer: Ken Roberts
Opening/Closing Voice: Frank Readick Jr. (The iconic "Who knows what evil lurks..." voice)
The Warden / Bank Robber: Various supporting cast members often including Bill Johnstone (who would later take over the title role)

We are happy to announce some exciting things we've got going on this year.  Starting this week, we will be bringing you "The Shadow" every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  We will continue with Nathon Hawthorne's classic, "The House of the Seven Gables" for our Friday Fright Night, releasing every Friday at midnight using the Libravox recording by Mark Smith.  We are making this change in order to bring you more variety and content on a regular basis, including the fantastic character of the The Shadow.  
The history of The Shadow is a unique case of a character evolving backward—starting as a marketing tool and becoming a pop-culture icon that directly inspired the creation of Batman.  We think you will enjoy this new offering from 1001 Ghost, Chillers, and Lovecraft Stories. 
Credits
Narration and Production: Gizelle Erickson
Executive Producer: Jon Hagadorn
1001 Ghost Stories Theme thanks to Sound Gallery By Dmitry Taras "Scary Horror Music".

In Chapter 11, "The Arched Window," of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The House of the Seven Gables, the secluded life of Clifford Pyncheon is shockingly interrupted by the vibrant movement of the outside world.  From the gloom of the upper story, Clifford peers out, observing the modern age and the rush and roar of the human tide.  While he finds childish delight in relics of the past, he grapples with terrifying impulses.  This constant struggle between a desire for connection and a profound sense of estrangement confirms his state: "We are less than ghosts, for the time being".  But those who stand on the threshold of life, peering at the external world cannot keep it at bay, forcing the Pyncheon family to face a figure whose presence instills an "absolute palsy of fear".
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We step into a deceptive pocket of peace in Chapter 10, "The Pyncheon Garden," of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The House of the Seven Gables.  This green, secluded nook offers a fragile sanctuary for the delicate, shattered soul of Clifford Pyncheon, who finds momentary relief from his deep-seated torpor.  As Clifford experiences these delights, his spirit momentarily revives, seeking the Beautiful that was his original nature.  However, even here, in the shadow of the old house, the oppressive, mysterious Past lurks. This episode promises a powerful blend of fleeting joy and profound sorrow, illustrating how the most genuine pleasures can quickly vanish at too close an introspection.
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Executive Producer Jon Hagadorn
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"Scary Horror Music" Music by Dmitry Taras from Pixabay
"Horror Piano Darkness" Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov from Pixabay

In Chapter 9, "Clifford and Phœbe," of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The House of the Seven Gables, we witness the tragic battle waged by love against the inherited gloom of the Pyncheon house. Hepzibah, though endowed with a high and noble "heroism" by years of sorrow, finds her fierce, devoted affection utterly incapable of saving her brother, Clifford.  Yet, a powerful, contrasting influence arrives in the form of Phœbe, a creature of "thoroughly wholesome" simplicity. 
Tune in to discover whether this delicate, vibrant spirit can be the catalyst to lead the tormented, outcast Clifford back into the "whole sympathetic chain of human nature".
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Narration and Production by Gizelle Erickson
Executive Producer Jon Hagadorn
Music:
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Thanks to The_Mountain "Horror Piano Darkness" Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov from Pixabay