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| The Laughing Corpse | |
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| Radio information | |
| Sponsor |
Blue Coal |
| Writer(s) |
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| Starring |
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| Aired date |
March 10, 1940 |
| Running time |
24:50 min |
| Preceded by | |
| Followed by |
Murderer's Vanity (Radio Show) |
Synopsis[]
Two scientists are killed by a poison that induces laughter before death. The Shadow must solve who is behind the demented revenge plot and how is the poison being administered.
Full Cast[]
Featured Characters:
- Bill Johnstone as The Shadow (Lamont Cranston)
- Marjorie Anderson as Margot Lane
Supporting Characters:
- Everett Sloane as Shrevie
- Kenny Delmar as Commissioner Weston
Villains:
- Dr. Vietor (chemist; dies)
Other Characters:
- Dr. Destroff (dies)
- Dr. Lorrenze (dies)
Notes and References[]
- Perhaps Batman's villain The Joker is inspired by this episode. It should be noted that The Joker made his comic book debut in the spring of 1940, only a few months after this show aired.
- Sidney Slon's radio script is reprinted in The Shadow Double-Novel Reprint #19 and The Shadow Special: Foreshadowing The Batman.
- Artist Francesco Francavilla illustrated this story in The Shadow #100.