The Shadow - The Death House Rescue Step into the dark and dangerous world of The Shadow with the classic Old Time Radio episode “The Death House Rescue,” originally broadcast on September 26, 1937. One of the most iconic voices in radio history returns as The Shadow confronts corruption, injustice, and looming death inside the walls of a sinister prison known as the Death House. In this suspense-filled episode, an innocent man faces execution, and only The Shadow—master of disguise and unseen justice—stands between him and the electric chair. As time runs out, secrets unravel, danger closes in, and the line between law and evil grows razor thin. With chilling atmosphere and relentless tension, this story captures everything that made The Shadow a cornerstone of early radio suspense. Advertising Inquiries: Privacy & Opt-Out: