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This is a telephoto picture of a person with his alcohol fucking seizure. The driver's note would settle down by half of his alcohol. My husband agrees that a person on the phone has never been noticed before. And then he will have one of his more videogame. His veryargamed brain, which he will basically use to instantly sacrifice himself. The shadow, among clansmen, a man of well, a student of science, the master of other people's mind, devotes life to writing wrongs, protecting the innocent and punishing the guilt. Clansmen is known to the underworld as the shadow. Never seen, only heard, his true identity is known only to his constant friend and aide, Margolin. Today's story, night without end.

Darkness, brethren, nothing but night, night without end. For three days there's been no sun, no light, nothing but this terrible darkness. Because the world is evil, wicked, sinful, let us pray, brethren. This is the end, the end of the world. Mother, why is it always dark? Why doesn't it get light? Why doesn't the sun come out? I don't know, Jonathan. No one seems to know. Don't go out of the house, Jonathan. I was praying. The prayers don't be afraid, Mother. Nothing will hurt you. I will let it. I will let it. Hello? Yes, this is the weather bureau. No, we have no explanation.

At the spirit conditions are not the cause of this black fog. Yes, we know it's been three days of total blackness. No, no other city or section is affected. Boston, Philadelphia, and all of the sections are normal. I'm sorry, since we do not know the cause, we cannot predict the end. Calling all cars, calling all cars, riot and panic, a system name, riot and panic, a system name, calling all cars. Nurse, nurse, light in heaven's name, more light. For the only light to run, doctor. This black fog, I can't see. I've got to have more light on this operating table or this child will die. Hold down, Bill. You can't see a thing in this black fog. If we hit anything, it ain't going to last for long.

Good leave it behind for you, the fire's low down. Look out for that belly! The fire is low down. City desk, Burke, where's the down of your bin? I sent you to... What? Your Commissioner Westerner's office? Wait a minute. The press is all over me. This is re-write, Burke. Let's have it. After 72 hours of panic and terror, looting and disaster fires and accidents, a definite clue has been unearthed by the police, a clue explaining the black fog enveloping the city. At no yesterday an extortion of demanding $5 million as the price of the selling of black fog was received by the mayor, a sensational new smoke screen device invented by the famed fire to struck the heat, and designed to protect entire cities from air raids has been stolen. And Dr. Heath has disappeared. There now seems to be no doubt that the three days of darkness, terror and death is man-made, and emergency meeting is in section of the office of police to make no Western.

We've got to have more protection, Commissioner Westerner. We've got to have it. We're not just being systematically looted. Some are different killed and fires and accidents. 50 dead in that subway crash along. Gentlemen, the police are doing everything in their power to preserve order, to stop looting and rioting. Why doesn't the governor call out the National Guard? We've got to have martial law. That's what he's trying to do. Gentlemen, wait! Listen to me. The last five hours we have learned this black fog is man-made. Then why don't you do something? Find them. Stop this horrible nightmare. We have definite proof that some man or group of men has stolen a smoke screen device invented by Dr. Heath. Where is this Dr. Heath? We don't know. But we do know these fees want five million dollars as a price of our ever seeing the light of day again. And let's raise the money. Let's pay it. It's cost and business millions. There are other darkness continues. So many more people have to die before we stop this. But why don't you find these men? We're doing everything in our power. What is it, Sergeant? Commissioner, Dr. Heath is outside. Dr. Heath? Yes, sir. Sorry, gentlemen. You have to excuse me. Wait here and I may have news for you in a few minutes.

He's in your private office alone. Those are the always-argent. See if it will not disturb. Yes, Commissioner. Commissioner, what's the matter? Yes. You are not behaving. Yes, I am. Where have you been, man? Where is this fog machine of yours? I wish I could tell you. You mean you won't. I mean I can't. I don't know. But have you better let me explain what has happened and what is going to happen? If the men who have my fog machines do not get their five million dollars that they're asking. Who are these men? Where are they? I don't know. I've been a prisoner, a gentleman, flying folded since the day that they raided my laboratory. If that's true, how did your escape? I did not escape. They released me. Send me here with a message. A warning. Yes. And why did they send you, Dr. Heath? Because they felt that I could convince you that if a five million dollars is not paid a horrible state of which is in tire city. A calamity power greater than we're going through now. What could be worse than this night or our end? Commissioner Western. My fog device is so constructed and so equipped that it can be quickly converted from a purely defensive weapon against air attacks to an offensive weapon. Or do you mean, Dr. Heath? Let me explain carefully.

Is it more on me warn you, Commissioner Western? Yes. If one word of what I'm going to tell you gets to the newspapers, there'll be a panic. The light of which no city in the world has ever known. A panic? Even now we have a panic on our hands with this cursed black fog of yours. What could possibly be worse? Just this. Pumping into the black fog. A deadly new gas. Gas. A deadly gas. Mixed with fog. Yes. A deadly gas which may have not forgave me. I also protected. And if a five million dollars is not paid within the next six hours. Six hours? If it's not paid, these men who have my fog machines and the gas will blanket this city with creeping dust that will not stare a living soul. Special radio for a short lay afternoon today. Commissioner Western left an emergency conference with leaders of the city. And before ours is remained in its private office with a mysterious visitor. This visitor, recording a rumor, is Dr. Heath. Inventor of the black fog, smoke swing which is plunged this city into more than 72 hours of darkness, panic and a deathless running into thousands and melting hourly.

The entire city awaits to resolve a very tremendous conference. Turn off the radio. If you're on here again, the moment there is. The mark you support Commissioner Western really found Dr. Heath? Most likely Dr. Heath has been released by his abductors, Margot. Sent to Western with an automata. Then you really believe that compact is no less than five million dollars is off. Yes, I do, Margot. And this is what I've been waiting for. What are you going to do, Margot? I believe the time has come, Margot. When our friend Commissioner Western will welcome the help of the shadow. Dr. Heath, yes, Commissioner Western. I have completed the arrangements for the payment of the five million dollars in the manner prescribed by these men who are in possession of the city. I believe your story. I'm forced to believe it. But how do we know they'll keep their work? How do we know they won't keep on blackening this city and darkness? Perhaps even using that deadly gas? There is no assurance Commissioner Western. But I must say to you, don't try to have me followed when I take your message to them.

They've warned me against that. And if it happens, they'll start releasing the deadly gas. It'll take only a few hours to wipe out the city. I understand. You won't be followed, can't you? For myself, I don't care. I'm to blame for this capacitor. Who can be expected to anticipate our default scheme? But, tell me, Dr. Heath, why are they so sure you will obey their answer? They are quite sure. This is a holding my young son, James, as hostage. If I dissipate their orders, I've never seen him again. Oh? Commissioner Western. Now, Shadow, what do you want? Dr. Heath is in your office. He is about to return to the criminals who stole his invention. And are now demanding a king's ransom. How do you know so much? Are you mistuffinist? No, but I believe I can help you. If you will cooperate. What could you do? Thank Commissioner. The shadow is the one person who might be able to accompany Dr. Heath to his rendezvous. Unknown, unseen.

In the shadows. That's ridiculous. This is a matter for the police. We can't have you work. I'm waiting, Commissioner. Well, speaking unofficially, it might work. All right, Shadow. Much as I hate to admit it, we're stumped, desperate. Dr. Heath is here. He's leaving right away. They're holding his son to guarantee his return with a five million. If it isn't paid, they've threatened to wipe out the entire city with another invention of Heath. A poison gas. Yes, but remember, Shadow, if one word of this gets out, it'll be our worst panic. Thousands have been killed already, but it's nothing to what will happen. I understand. What type of car is Heath driving? What is the license number? Blue Ford, Austin, and Lyce's number 9F-2727. But how are you going to... Who will hear from me? One, Dr. Heath. Tell him who and what I am. Tell him to expect me. Let him start in exactly ten minutes. Then wait, Commissioner. Wait until you hear from me again.

Lamont, Dr. Heath seems to be driving straight up to his cabin, though. Can you see the follow-in, Margot? Yes, but I wouldn't dare go any faster. Now, listen, Margot. I want you to drive in front of him, forcing to the curb just long enough for me to leave this car as Lamont Crenston. And stepping into his car is the Shadow. Then what, the Margot? What am I to do? Just wait? Yes. Don't follow him no matter what happens. Drive to the mid-town section, and Margot. Keep the car radio tuned in on the shortwave van, the Shadow always uses it. And all right, Lamont, I wish I could go along. Now, remember, they also serve a only stand-and-weight Margot. Now, Margot, cut in the head of him, and force him to the curb. Apologize as if it were an accident. Then drive on. I hate to give an imitation of a rotten driver, but here goes. Oh, I beg your pardon, I didn't see you. I'm sorry. I... I wanted to dare. That's quite all right, Miss. Who's that? Drive on, Doctor Heath. Shadow. Yes, Doctor. I see Commissioner Western warned you to expect me.

Yes, but I told him it might prove fatal to millions of persons if it's taken to discover. You're afraid you'll be seen with me? Well, I... I can't see you. I hear your voice. It sounds close, isn't it? I am here in the back seat. Behind you, Doctor. Western told me that you seem to have paid into darkness. But it's amazing. Doctor Heath, where have you been instructed to turn over the five million dollars? They told me to drive up first, and you want to light a stop. I thought for a moment that car with a girl driving... I can just make out a big black sedan following a snarl. For that? Maybe the car. If it is, do as they say. Act as if you were alone. Give no sign by word or action that I'm with you. Where's the money? In this fix you've chased beside me, but... Yes, Doctor Heath. Oh, I know you do all you can. I know that the lives of the billions of people in this city are far more important than any personal consideration. But if it's humanly possible, will you try to save my son, James? I don't care what happens to me, it doesn't matter. I'm to blame for all this, but he is innocent. He's only a boy with his whole life.

I will do what I can, Doctor, but I make no promises. It may be your life. He is life. In the life of the shadow, against millions of helpless and defenseless lives in this darkened and unexplicable city. Yes, I know. I know. And I think alone, Sergeant. No, he's your told, Doctor Heath. I will. I will. All right, Heath. Bring that suitcase and get out of your car. All right. All right. Heath, get in my car. Yes. I've taken you to the chief. And just to make sure the cops didn't plant somebody in the back of your car to tell us... What's that you're having your hands? What are you going to do? A hand grenade, Doctor Heath. Watch it rip your car to pieces. And anybody in it. All right, Heath. Can we go? Get going at that gang bank. Why have you brought me here? You'll find out. Keep going. Why haven't you brought a blindfold on me this time? Zainov doesn't care how much you see that, Doctor Heath. Now that you brought me here, I'll be back.

I'll be back. I'll be back. I'll be back. I'll be back. I'll be back. I'll be back. I'll be back. I'll be back. I'll be back. I'll be back. I'll be back. I'll be back. Tell me, Doctor Heath. Now that you've brought the money... All right. Do that door there. Down at last. Snap it up. Where's my sudden? You'll find out. Still an up. All right. Now. Stop where you are. Here he is, Dara bread. Keep us a little нейned. Nobody follows us here. I first blow up heat-carned and I drove all over town. Just to make sure. I'll be below. You need me. I shall not need you. You've done your part very well. So, Dr. Heath, you have returned with the money. Five million dollars.

Good. Very good. You knew I would. Where's my son? Why have I been brought to a boat? You didn't have me locked up near the river before? Ah, that. You have been so curious about what happened to your wonderful fog machine. That I thought it would be kind to bring you here where you might have one last look at it. I don't turn anything about the credit fog machine. Where's my son James? Where have you been tipping him since you've stayed in my home? Why haven't you let me see him? If you killed him... He is not dead. He is here also. Come, Dr. Your son and your so valuable invention are together. Down here, in the hole of this old tramp steamer. If any heart would come to him... I promise he would be safe when you return. Look, there he is. James! James! Dad, are you alright? Yes, yes, my son. Have they... have they treated you well? I'm alright. They haven't given me much to eat, but I don't care.

I was afraid they'd done something awful to you. Dad, wouldn't tell me what had happened to you? Who's afraid they'd kill you? Very touching, Dr. Heath. You and your son have served me well, but now you are of no further use to me. Do you mean you're going to release us? Yes, Dr. Heath. The greatest release one man can give to another in this world of life. The boon of merciful death. Richard! Wait, my son has done nothing. He is young, but he would remember. No, Dr. Heath, you have both served your purpose, and now that I have the $5 million in my hands, I want to enjoy the fruits of my victory without the fear of a living person revealing the secret of my life. You'll never get away with a spawn of that money. Don't get you. Do you think I am so much a fool not to anticipate that, Dr? When I leave this boat and this city, I shall wear one of your protective gas masks, and I shall walk without fear the rest of the dead. You're going to release the gas even though the money has been paid.

How else can I be sure of a escape for you? You must be mad. Insane, no. Nearly strong because I do not let pity make a weakling and a coward of me. And this is only the beginning. When I am finished here, Dr. Heath, I shall move on with your black fog and gas, I can exact tribute from other cities, all cities, the world should be at my mercy. But you and your son must be the first to die. Your opinions are on. I shall go into that steel cabinet there which houses your wonderful machines. Don't move. Don't waste your last moments in futile efforts. Make your peace. Dad, dad! And dad, dad! Dad, dad, dad! Take it! Dad! You're not hiding anything? No. Dad! Dad, dad! Dad. Dad! Who are you? Dad!

Dad! Dad! Dad! Dad, dad! Dad! Dad, dad! Dad! Dad! Dad, dad! Dad, dad! Dad, dad! Dad, dad! Dad, dad! Dad! No, don't shoot Zaro. Don't waste your bullets. Listen to me. What is the strictest Zaro? Your career of crime surely you have heard of. The Shadow. Shadow. You feel on this boat? Yes, Zaro. You have called upon a darkness in the shadows to further your monstrous schemes. But there was one shadow you overlooked. And I am here to put an end to your schemes. I know you're shadow. I've heard all about you. Your flesh and blood. I can't see you. But if you come near me, touch me, I'll shoot. And I won't miss Shadow. I thought the hand grenade killed you. I still let him get into that two-tenth. The Dyson fog machine's in the head. You're son out of here, Doctor. I already knew it was all. Yeah, the Shadow.

How do you say that here? James, do you see Shadow? It's no time to explain. You won't get away. Henry of your southern shadow. Stop it. Don't let him get in that two-tenth. Back up ahead. Get off the ship. It's going to feed the poison gas into the fog machine. Two thousand! Stop it. Yes, try to stop the Shadow. Try to... You failed Shadow. Now see if you can get at me for the steel walls of this cabinet for all the poison gas. Shut up. Shadow, where are you? It's twenty-one in the gas. Get off the ship. What are you going to do? Truddership. Open the sea mouth. There's no time to ship. I'll be full of deadly gas in a few minutes. And a half hour's of the whole situation. Is there any other way in a few cabinet? No. I've brought the door on the outside. What about the power that runs to the compressor? He can't stop them. They're run by diesel engines inside the cabinet. Gas is dead in thick air. Wait. Go ahead. Why are those tanks behind the cabinet? Perth gas. The deadly gas. What they've sprung, they were here. Yes, it's important, take much. The deadly ship to pieces.

How much fire? Just a little under one of them. It would be dangerous. It might take a minute. It might take five. We must rescue it. It's our lives against violence. Break. Find something that we burn. Anything. Yes. Give the budget boy a full grant back here. Bring them here to me. Hurry. Hurry, sis. Put them under the bottom tank. Quick, Jimmy. Here's the match. Now run. Run. Get off the ship. Take out the sorrowous gun, Jimmy. He's got to the suspect's brother with him. Give it to your father. Yes, sir. Yeah. The ladder leads to the deck. The sorrowous men trying to shoot you. Shoot them. Shoot without hesitation, nothing. Calling Margo Lane. Calling Margo Lane. This is Cavali. Full Commissioner Western. That I have located Park and gas machine aboard freighter at Harlandonx. Born in the sent police and all available fire fighting apparatus. A grip arm in with gas mask. Keep away, Margo. There is going to be an explosion.

Keep away. That is all. There's nobody on deck, Dad. The men who brought me here went below Jimmy. You're all down on the whole of the ship. I mean, call it Jimmy. But why it's too late? Those taste of those is shabot of the water. That's too late, everybody. He's become quite through the water, Dad. Just shut up. Shut up. It'll take you only a few days' rise in temperature to explode those compressed testing. Final step from having this... Accuracy of the water. We may survive. Dad. Get me. Get me here. Come on. I don't mind it. I said it, Jimmy. Get me where I'm from. Get us far away, you kid. I'll hide in your pocket. Shut up. Why don't those taste your sprouts? It's the fire went out of the start. We're just the whole city. It's the same. It's the same. Get it. Do you know I'm going back to the start of the night. Wait. The gas was killed. Wait. The gas was killed. Wait. The gas was killed. Wait. The gas was killed. Wait.

Feeling better, Le Mans? Margot. Now, and after that, I get in the car. We're stuck to heat in the sun. I sure. All right. I don't remember anything after the explosion. You were unconscious when I found you on the wall. So was Dr. Heath in the boy. Mark, you didn't leave him there. No, I saw him being taken to a hospital. What happened, Le Mans? I saw it. Zalafli, leader of the extortionist, got away from us. Dr. Heath locked him in with the parking gas machines. We had to set fire to the gas compression tanks and blow up the ship, keeping from killing everyone in the city. And you really killed yourself doing? Yes, but... Margot, look. The black fog is spinning. Oh, there's a tunnel, Le Mans. He's getting light. Yes. The light of a new day. The day when men and women and children can forget panic, can terror and death. Not only in this city, but in all the cities are of plan to destroy.

That explosion, Margot, marked the end of night without it. The wind of crime. Death in the foot. Crime does not say the shadow falls.

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