The Shadow episode 102 "The League of Terror," aired on January 9, 1938

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"The League of Terror" is a suspenseful episode of The Shadow radio drama, starring Orson Welles as Lamont Cranston (The Shadow) and Agnes Moorehead as Margot Lane. The story centers on a criminal syndicate, the titular "League of Terror," a counterfeit ring terrorizing a poor neighborhood in New York City. The plot follows Michael Sullivan, a grocer who is sent to prison after refusing to testify against the gang due to threats against his family. The Shadow, using his ability to "cloud men's minds" and become invisible, intervenes to protect Sullivan’s family and expose the criminals. With Margot’s help, The Shadow tracks the gang to the waterfront and Diamond Point, confronting thugs Rakkin and Trigger, and ultimately capturing the "Big Boss" with the aid of Commissioner Weston. The episode is a classic mix of mystery, action, and moral justice, highlighting The Shadow’s crime-fighting prowess and compassion for victims of societal injustice.

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"The League of Terror" is listed as episode 102 of The Shadow radio series, part of its first season (1937–1938) on the Mutual Broadcasting System. It aired on January 9, 1938, during a run of 26–30 episodes for the season.

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