The Shadow - "Dead Men Tell" (Old Time Radio)
Published: October 2, 2026
Duration: 30:22
The Shadow presents “Dead Men Tell,” originally broadcast March 1, 1942. Cataloged as episode 247, this Mutual Broadcasting System adventure stars Bret Morrison as Lamont Cranston/The Shadow, with Marjorie Anderson as Margo Lane.
When debt-ridden John Matley faces disinheritance from his wealthy father, suspicion falls on him after a murder within the family. The Shadow investigates a tense case of financial desperation and a frightening long-range killing device.
The Shadow presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.
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When debt-ridden John Matley faces disinheritance from his wealthy father, suspicion falls on him after a murder within the family. The Shadow investigates a tense case of financial desperation and a frightening long-range killing device.
The Shadow presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.
Chapters: