The Shadow: S2E4 - The Master of Torture (Radio Recreation)
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A dear friend of Lamont Cranston, Larry Davis working for Washington as one of there Agents. He is sent to Greece to unfold a Communist plot which will destroy the economy of Greece. He is ordered go undercover and find Nick Campos and follow him back to their main head-quarters. But as he was trailing Campos, he was unexpectedly greeted by Lamont and Margot. Larry Davis had to move quickly and pretend he did not know them and continue to trail Campos.
I’m afraid you’re making a mistake. You’ve obviously got me confused with someone else.
(Curtly) I’m not attempting to be humorous, miss. I just don’t happen to be the man you think I am. . . . Now if you’ll excuse me . . .(Quietly urgent) Let me in your room, Margot. I don’t want to be spotted out here in the hall. I tried Lamont’s room first. Is he here by any chance? . . .
Hi, Lamont! . . . Boy! Did you two give me a turn when you jumped at me in the street! . . . You were about the last people I expected to see here in Athens. . . . Say . . . I hope you understood that brush-off I gave you.There’s a plot afoot here, Lamont . . . a plot so foul, so treacherous, that it almost defies description! . . . (Pauses briefly) The Communist underground is flooding the country with counterfeit currency. The aim, of course, is obvious. . . . It’s to destroy the economy of Greece!
*CHARACTER MUST HAVE GREEK ACCENT*
Nick is a 5'7 man with slick black hair. His voice is in the baritone range.
So . . . he’s not the first. And he won’t be the last. What’s there to get excited about? . . . Did the underground supply you with his address?
To me? What would I do with him? . . . No, my friend, bring him to Hohlmayer! He’ll know what to do with him! (Laughs ominously) How Hohlmayer loves to do experimental work on these American agents!
(With an ugly laugh) I can imagine! He loves American agents! They’re his favorite subjects.(Warmly) How’s Gyp, anyway? How’s he look? How’s he feel? . . .
(Chuckles) That sounds like Gyp, all right. . . . Say, what did you say your name was?
(Cuts in) Listen, why do you keep on kickin’ up all this fuss? . . . I told you – I’m not trustin’ Lefty with nothin’ confidential – not until I get an O.K. on him from Massi. . . . So what’ve you got to worry about, huh?
After I make this call, Pete, I do not want to hear no more outa you about Lefty and Margot bein’ spies(Enraged) So you play games with me, huh, Margot? . . . You and Lamont – you make fool of me, huh? . . . I show you what it is to make fool of Nick Campos!
Yes . . . yes, you’re right. . . . Hohlmayer – he will know better than me what to do with her! But I will watch while he works on her! (To Margot) Come, my dear little spy! You have an appointment to keep . . . with the Master of Torture!
Pete is Campo's Henchman who assits him with his job. When Lamont and Margot goes undercover and works for Nick, Pete begins to suspect that they are American Agents.
(Laughs) When we brought Davis in, you should have seen how Hohlmayer’s face lighted up! . . .
He’s going to try out a new system on Davis, and he couldn’t wait to get started. . . . He was working on the poor guy even before we left. . . . (Laughs ominously)
(Alert, suspicious) What do you want to see Campos about?
(Snaps) Well, you can’t see Campos! He’s tied up!Do you know what I think about you, Lamont? I think you’re an American agent!
(Cuts in) You’re a liar! You came up here to spy! You know you did! Margot(Grabs Margot) You little wildcat! (Scuffle ensues)
There! That’ll take care of you, sister!
*CHARACTER MUST HAVE GREEK ACCENT*
Colonel Xanados is a highly respected Officer in the Greek Military Intelligence. He is assisting Larry Davis in the Opperation on taking down the Communist plot Against Greece. He gives orders to Lamont and Margot to go undercover as American Thugs and join the ranks in Nick Campos' henchmen.
(Greek accent) Without a doubt. . . . (Grimly) Captain Davis – I regret to say – is in the hands of Walter Hohlmayer
None whatever – I again regret to say.
Mr. Cranston, have you any ideas? Captain Davis spoke highly of your prowess in matters of this sort.
As you wish, Mr. Cranston. . . . Before anything else, let me write down my private telephone number for you. . . . (As he writes) You can reach me at this number any hour of the day or night. . . . Here you are.(Filter) Hello . . . (Slight pause) hello . . . hello?
Up with your hands!
The place is surrounded! I warn you . . . do not put up any fight
Take them in, men. . . .
These are all the lines for this character.
Of course. . . . Oh, by the way, Mr. Lamont, your friend – the young lady – she left a message for you. . . .
No, sir. She went out some time ago.
No, sir. . . . Here’s your key . . . and your message.(Off mike, calling) Oh . . . Mr. Lamont!
Phone call for you. . . .
Walter Hohlmayer is a Former Nazi who is known as the Master of Torture. He is the one who is incharge of the plot to destory the economy of Greece. He is shown torturing Larry Davis for information.
Voice Range: High/Medium/Low
You are a brave man, Captain Davis. But you are also, unfortunately, a very stupid man. Why do you insist on refusing to sign this confession? . . .
(Laughs) You’re truly a brave man, Captain. Believe me, it has actually been a pleasure to work on you! Well, we shall now proceed. (Pauses) Are you ready, Captain? (With rising excitement) Now, this . . . (Breaks off as . . . )You’ve won a moment’s respite, Captain. Make the most of it.
He is a brave man, your friend. . . .
(Admiringly) What fire! . . . What spirit! . . .I always respect the wishes of a colleague. . . . Do you have any preference?
Well, we shall first proceed by taking hold of her arm like this. . . . (Gradually raising his voice) Then we’ll give a strong, upward . . . (Breaks off as . . . )
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