The Shadow - The Precipice Called Death

0:00My brother had his identity stolen. My neighbor did too. Identity theft is the number one crime in America. I gosh my manager! My cousin! Life lock detects alerts you too and fixes identity theft guaranteed of your money back. Wow, that's a lot of people! Kind of makes you think. Don't wait to become the one identity theft happens to. Get Life Lock. Save up to 30% with promo code news at LifeLock.com. Terms apply. The End Who knows? What evil looks in the hearts of men? The shadow knows? The shadow is a mysterious character who waits for the forces of law and order.

1:04It's a reality that Le Mans cramstam. Well-seeing man about town. The shadow uses his hypnotic power to cloud men's mind so that they cannot see. Cramstam's friend and companion, a lovely margo lane, is the only person who knows what he's going to do. Cramstam's friend and companion, a lovely margo lane, is the only person who knows to whom the unseen voice of the shadow belongs. Today's story, the precipice called death. This can pass shroud the moon with night in a mantle of ruin. A small grotesque man, his mind clothed in the dark memory of hate, gaites pissingly at the bedou, lifeless eyes, but gigantic hope of a man who stands beside him, tensed, stupified, the giant. You'll know what to do.

2:04I've trained you will. Your mind is mine to command. Your tremendous strength is mine to command. Now after all these years, the moment has come to taste the sweet fruits of revenge. Do you understand? Yes, yes, Master. You ought to hear no voice but mine. You ought to do nothing but what I command you. You ought to kill those I have named. Kill, yes, Master. Already now. Ready to do my bidding. Good. The precipice called death waits with yawning jaws to receive the best victory. Let your mind hear these words. Kill, kill, kill, kill, kill.

3:06Now go, kill, kill, kill. Are you revenge for kids? Kill, kill, kill, kill. What is it? Come over here. What do you want? Go away. What do you want? Don't come in a close to play. Don't come in, Don. I'm trying to kill.

4:14The commissioner, you've got to say to me for Margot. He promised that he'd eat carrots all this week and I was trying to get out of it. Carrots, Miss Lane. Is there anything wrong in that commissioner? No, no, I like carrots. Yes, but how would you like to eat them three meals a day, seven days a week and nothing else? The commissioner, I've eaten so many raw carrots in the last three days, I feel like Peter Raddler. What is all this? Margot, she'd offered some crazy notion about health diet. This week she has me on carrots next week it'll be spinach and heaven only knows when I invite her. Hello? Huh? Okay, I don't understand him in. I'll see him. You want us to leave the commissioner? No, no, stick around. This is just routine. Some guy that thinks he's being... Mr. Western Mayor, I can be pleased. Yes, yes, yes, come ahead. John, John Reynolds. Why aren't you going to say hello? Huh? Margot, how are you? I didn't notice you. I'm here too, John. Hello, Lamont. How are you?

5:14Mr. Western. Well, you all know each other. Oh, yes, we're old friends. Well, tell me, John, where have you been keeping yourself? Well, I... What are you doing here? The commissioner, Western, I need help. I tried to tell you on the phone. I was an attempted murder at my house last night. Murder? Now look, Mr. Reynolds. I just got through reading the report on that business at your place last night. The man who ended your home was no more murder than I am. He wanted to kill my wife. The report says it was the maid who was almost strangled. I know, but that was a mistake. The killer thought... Wait a minute. Wait a minute. It's an old story to me. Burgler enters his house. Someone sees him in yells and he gets scared. But this man was a giant, a killer. Oh, sure, sure. It's always a giant or a killer or a mob when people are scared. I tell you, I saw the man myself as he escaped. Yeah. A mountain of a man. Justice of the maid described him when she regained consciousness. Well, then the maid wasn't killed. Oh, fortunately she was. I tell you, it was a burglary got scared when the maid saw him and tried to stifle a scream. She thought she was being strangled, that's all. Reynolds, why should anyone want to kill your wife?

6:17To get back... Oh, no reason. I can think of... Maybe I'm just... Lamont, what do you think? I don't know Reynolds. Now look, look, Mr. Reynolds. You go on home and don't worry. Lamont, look. Just a moment, Margot. Reynolds, I'm inclined to think that the commission is right. No doubt about it. Whoever that prowler was, he's probably so scared he'll never come near your house again. Lamont, go please. Of course, if he ever does, come back here. Oh, dear, I dropped my handbag. I don't think I'll get it for you. No, I'm so sorry. Here you are. Thank you, Mr. Reynolds. Now, Mr. Reynolds, I guess that's about all I can do for you. Oh, sorry, I disturbed you, Commissioner, but naturally I have to do. Yeah, don't go limit in the dimension. That's what we're here for. The man comes back where you call us and we'll send some men over. Yes, of course. Thank you. Nice to see you again, Lamont. Thank you. I think I better be going. Goodbye. Goodbye. Don't worry. Come on, Lamont, we better be going, too.

7:17It's time for lunch. And I know the sweetest little help for a restaurant. Yes, I know. Carrots again. So long, Commissioner. Oh, Lamont, I wish the waiter would hurry. I'm starving. Yeah. Margot, I saw you deliberately throw your handbag on the floor in Western's office. Why did you do it? I was trying to tell you something, but you wouldn't listen to me. Did you notice anything particularly by Reynolds' behavior? Hmm, what do you mean? He was twisting and crumpling a piece of paper in his hands. So what? He was nervous. That's why I threw my handbag on the floor. Because he was nervous? Fuck, oh, I don't get it. But I did. What? I had a heart about that piece of paper, and now I've got it. In the confusion of picking up the contents of my hand. Margot. Mr. Reynolds didn't notice that I took the note away from. You mean you took... Honestly, Margot, you do the darn mistake.

8:17Well, just see what's written on that piece of paper, Lamont. Oh, okay. Time is a clip for mile high. Each step brings you closer to the precipice called death. For say. Why does it mean? I don't know. The precipice called death. I can't forgive her. Lamont, is this your dream, man? Oh, Sreevy, the cab driver. Oh, wait a minute. Wait a minute. Wait a minute. It's all right. He's a friend of ours. Oh, excuse me. Shrivy, I told you that, friends. I told you. I am Mr. Grantson. I am a slammer. Well, Sreevy, how did you know we were here? Well, I seen you can enter your car in front of the police station, so I followed you in my cab, I followed you. You was driving like crazy, like crazy, you was driving. Not so loud, Sreevy. Not so loud. It was this lane driving, Sreevy. What can we do for you? Mr. Grantson, I got a problem, a problem, I got. Oh, yes? Now look. You've got culture. So I says to myself, if you wish, Mr. Grantson, what will he do? I mean, what will I do?

9:17Well, what he do, Sreevy? That's just it. I don't know. I asked myself, but I get no answer, I get. What's bothering you, Sreevy? Well, last week I'm driving a drunk all the way down to Jacksonville, Florida. When I get there, he ain't got the fare he ate. So I up and slugs him. And now it's on my conscience, it's on him. What do you want me to do, Sreevy? Well, I got qualms, I got it. And what I want to know is, did I do right to slug him, did I? I really don't know, Sreevy. How do you like that? He don't know and he got culture. Is that what a gentleman with all mislame? Sreevy, a gentleman is one who does not unnecessarily hurt another. And if you think what you did was necessary. That's it, it was necessary. You know, mislame, that is is my qualms. Sreevy, how would you like a chance to make up that fare you didn't get? There ain't that much money. Be at my apartment tonight with your care. Where are we going with? I'll tell you when you get there.

10:18Be there at, let's say, 10.30. Okay, I'll be there with Belson, I'll be. I mean with my care. So long with Sreevy. So long with Mr. Cranston, I mean, boss, I mean, goodbye Sreevy. Where are we going tonight? Oh, no, Margot. Where am I going? That's what I said, where are we going? I'm not taking you along, Margot. This warning note to Reynolds has got me thinking. I'd like to find out what is meant by the press of this cold death. You think there's something more than what Reynolds has told? Something he's left unsaid? Yes, Margot. And tonight the shadow is going to find out exactly what that is. That wind. John, come over by the fire here, stop staring off the window. Doesn't the wind ever bother you, Carol? Now darling, don't be so nervous. Remember what Commissioner Western told you?

11:19Yes, yes, I know, but anything would have happened to you or the children. Nothing's going to happen to us. The man was just a proler as the Commissioner said. He won't come back. I wish I could believe that. Is there anything you haven't told me? Carol, why'd you be a good husband to you? Of course, John. I married you because I loved you. And that love has grown stronger over the years we've been together. You know that I've been fair with everybody. I've never tried to cheat anyone. I never took anything that didn't belong to me. I've never done anything that you or the children would be ashamed of. Isn't that right, Carol? That's right, isn't it? Why, yes, John. You speak as if... I know. I know as if I had something on my conscience. Tell me, John. Carol, I've had a feeling, a premonition. A premonition? First time I've wondered if it wasn't a state making our home here in this isolated mountain lodge. Way from everybody. Only a forest of huge black trees for neighbors.

12:21But you always thought it was so beautiful here. Carol, we must get away from this place. There's danger here and death. Oh, no. It's only your nerves, darling. That incident last night is upset. We must get away from your sake and the children's. All right, dear. Anything you say? Now, why don't you go to bed and get some sleep? No. I'll sit here for a while. It's going to be fine. Well, don't sit up too late. I won't here. Good night, dear. Good night. And don't worry. This is Troy Millings from Earn Your Leisure. On Earn Your Leisure, where all about smart money moves and here's one most people skip. Car insurance renews on autopilot, the rates creep up and nobody tells you. That's what insure five fixes. In about two minutes, completely free, you can see rates from more than 120 top insurance companies. And if there's nothing better today, they keep watching and notify you when there's a better rate. So go to insurefide.com. That's INSURIFY.COM.

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14:25If you only could, there's a little time. What is it? Yes. Yes, it's driving me mad. I've got to tell somebody. Help me. Help me before it's too late. 15 years ago, before I married my wife, I had a partner in my chemical lab. My wife. I knew it would come again. Leave me alone. This is her room. It was locked in the inside. Bring it down. Caroline. Darling. Darling, speak to me. Please. Please. Reynolds. Your wife is dead. No. No. Reynolds. The killer left another note. Companions of the doomed are first to go over the precipice called death.

15:32The killer left another note. The killer left another note. The killer left another note. I don't understand it, Lama. What could Reynolds have on his conscience? And why was his wife killed? What's the tire? I don't know, Malcolm. The whole household rushed to Mrs. Reynolds' room and before I could get Reynolds alone, the police arrived. Then you still don't know what's behind those mysterious notes. No. Now the police have accused Reynolds of his wife's murder. Certainly looks bad for him. Western in his own blundering ways convinced that Reynolds is guilty. Well, what are you going to do about it, Lamont? Muggle. The shadow is going to Western's office and get this straightened out once and for all. Well, Reynolds, where are these notes you talk about? I told you, Commissioner Weston, the shadow has them. Those taking to that story, I'm...

16:33Why don't you stop this lying, Reynolds? I'm innocent, I tell you that's a true. You plan the whole thing very carefully. But not enough to fool me. You've got to believe me. I love my wife. I came to me with a cock and bull story about your maid being strangled by a prowler. That prowler was you. You'll just listen to me. Cooked up the whole business to establish an alibi for yourself. We've got your dead to rights and you know it. You've got to listen to me. Do anything you please to me. Now the Terrellans dead. I don't care about myself. You've got to let me protect my children. This thing isn't over yet. My children are in danger. Reynolds, you're not convincing me at all. Well, that's soft stuff about your children. God, honor. Yes, Commissioner Weston. What Reynolds back in his cell? Right, she... You've got to protect my children. The killer will get them too. Come on. They'll make you a mistake, Weston. I'm innocent, I tell you. I'm innocent. That's what they all say. That's a horrible thing. Yes, Commissioner Weston. And it would be even more horrible if you sent an innocent man to his death. What? Who is that? It's the Shadow Commissioner. Surely you remember me? Oh, the Shadow, yes.

17:34What are you doing here? I've come to save you for making a terrible mistake. Reynolds is not the murderer. I was with him at the time. His wife was strangled to death. Yeah, I said you were with him, but I didn't believe him. What do you want me to do? Send Reynolds home. We'll bait the trap for the murderer. And the Shadow will trail him alone. No, no, go, Shadow. I don't believe it. What about those notes that Reynolds said he gave you? He was telling the truth, Commissioner. Read them for yourself. When I put them on your desk. Huh? Oh, here they are. Some kindings of the doomed. Presseth is called death. By heaven, Shadow, I'll do it. Hey, Mr. Cranson, why are we driving out here for a while? There ain't nobody out here on the road, sir, right? It's kind of what they call spiritual. You know, the spiritual?

18:34Shrivi, look in your rear vision mirror. What do you see? Why don't you see nothing? I don't see. There's a car following us. Huh? Yeah, there's certainly a signal. Pull up to the side of the road. Better pass. Huh? Oh, okay, boss. You know, Mr. Cranson, I don't like the idea coming out to this Reynolds place I don't like. This guy Reynolds pumped off his wifey pump. Reynolds didn't kill his wife, Srivi. Well, whether he did or ran, it's not a my business, in any way. That's for the police to figure out. Or for that guy to cause himself a shadow, he causes himself. Shrivi. Let me. When you took this job, you promised not to ask questions. Yeah, I know, but I just hate to see a gent like Yulget mixed up with the wrong kind of mugs. I mean, environment. Srivi. The car's slowing down. We were being followed. The man, is that you? Hey, it's Miss Lane, it's Miss Lane, hey. Margot. Where are you following us? The man, you're up to something. You're not going to leave me out of it.

19:34Margot, if you aren't well as long as you hear, your mayors will come along. Follow us in your car. Let's go, Srivi. But we're here, boss. The Reynolds join us right up this private driveway, right up. What? Oh, I saw it is. Then wait for me here, Margot. Hey, you two, Srivi. Oh, Lamont, you're not going to leave me here in this lonely place? Well, I'm with you. I'm with you. Yes, Margot. You guys Srivi, for a bodyguard? Yes, sir. I mean, yes, ma'am. But, uh, if it'll make you feel any safer, take my revolver. Yeah. Thanks. I hope I'm all needed. Hey, Mr. Kranston. I think that a car had an ambush over there. I mean, off the road, off. Yes, so it is. Perhaps Reynolds already has the visitor he was expecting. I hope I'm not too late. I must get the children out of this house to find the safety as soon as possible. Who's there? Don't you recognize me after all these years, John Reynolds? Tom Vita.

20:34But you... No, my good friend, I'm not dead. Even though you've tried your best to kill me. Oh. Well, it was an accident you slipped in my sleep. Ex-Yes, it was an accident I swear. And I don't believe you. Well, you're going to pay for that. You've already begun to pay. It really was, you Vita. You killed Carl and onions of the tomb, that first to go over the precipice called... Daniel Reynolds! What's wrong with me? I'm sorry, I don't know. A heart attack. How nice. How convenient. I hadn't titted to kill you immediately, but... Now you'll be able to see and hear everything that happens. Everything that I plan to make your pain more exquisite. Your torture more unindulable. Before I kill you. Why do you murder Carl and you... Because you love her. She chose you and preference to me and now she's dead. You're mad, Vita.

21:34Mad. Dad, perhaps I am. Hey. How interesting. You've imagined and know it. Have we had a long time for this moment? Tell me, Reynolds. Now that your wife is dead, what do you love more than anything else? Do you want to get your children? Then I sleep upstairs in the nestry. Please do whatever you will with me, but don't harm them. What would you give to save them? Everything I possess. Please, be tall. Everything you possess, everything you stole from me. Listen to me, Vita. When you fell from that tree. Then you threw me. Please, listen to me. How was your partner? Naturally, I inherited the rights of the vulnerable. I form you. The product of my brain. Oh, yes. You've had everything. What? Freedom, the woman I loved. Everything that should have belonged to me. How did you achieve all this? Ah, just by a simple little push. Sure. Well, now I'm going to have my revenge on you by destroying everything you love and then by destroying you. Vita. Look. Look into the garden there. Through the French doors. What do you see standing there?

22:34Yes. Yes, the giant whose will lie control. One minute I'm going to call him in. I've got to send him up the stairs for your children. And then... And what then, Vita? Who spoke? Men call me the shadow, Dr. Vita. I fight crime and injustice. Shadow, hope thy heaven you've had. I can't see you. I have cast a hypnotic mist over your mind, Vita. I have come to stop your evil will. Well, you can't stop me, child. Child, come, come, your masters and danger. Child. Yes, now we'll see what you miss is so stronger. I can't see a shadow but this giant can. Because he's already hypnotized by me. He can see it. They're not invisible to him. Stop, child. No way. Now, Vita is only me, Shadow. Kill, Shadow. Kill, kill, kill. I don't stop him. Stop him. He's closing in on your shadow. He can see you soon your career will be ended. You're right, old. Hey.

23:34Hey. There isn't anybody home. Of course, that's... I beg your pardon, I... The giant! Oh, Miss Lane, shoot that giant! My hand! It isn't loaded! Wow, it was loaded. Oh, my hand. It's all shot. Oh, the giant stopped. Giant. You're no longer controlled by Vita. The hypnosis has dropped from you. I hate him, Lord. He make me kill. I don't want to kill. I hate him. I hate him. He makes me kill. I kill. Giant, stop. Too late, Shadow. Vita was dead. Just a minute. Hello, Margot. Come on, come on in. What's in that box? Margot, I have in this box a slight token of my appreciation. You saved my life.

24:35What's in it, Bloss? Don't be impatient. Seriously, Margot, if you hadn't come in at that moment, I... Oh, so at last you admit that I had some help to you, huh? I more certainly do. But what I want to know is, why did you come in after I told you to stay in the car with Shrevy? Well, Shrevy examined the gun you left with me and said, hey, just getting slaughtered at it. It was a lucky thing that it was. Yes, I aimed at the giant. And hit Vita. What is that? Say, Lamont, what are the police going to do about the giant? I don't know, Margot, but it's obvious that he was merely an instrument of Vita's revenge. They really have no case against him. As far as Reynolds is concerned, he was definitely established that Vita had slipped over the cripple. Oh, I'm glad to hear that. I feel sorry for him. Well, I just dropped in for a minute. I better run along. Hey, wait! Why do you have him? Give me my price. Oh, yes, he's the boss. Him, I go. Open it. All right. Oh, I bet it's Orkins. Wait, it's a rabbit!

25:38Yes, Margot, a rabbit. He's your new companion at those carrot-thank-wits of yours. I'm going back to stakes. This program is based on a story copyrighted by The Shadow Magazine. The characters, names, places, and plot are fictitious. Any similarity to person's living or dead is purely coincidental. The Shadow Magazine is on sale at your local news tab. The weed of crime. There's bitter fruit. Crime does not pay. The Shadow knows.

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