The Shadow Witch Drums Of Salem 1938

The Shadow Episode Titled The Witch Drums Of Salem. Originally Aired 9/11/1938.

[@garysmith9818]

Just to be historically accurate, by the time of the Salem witchcraft trials English law had forbidden the use of fire as a means of execution. And in 1692 Massachusetts was an English colony. No witches were ever burned in America. Hanged, yes, but not burned. I am not aware that African Voodoo had any role in the Salem trials. It makes for great drama though, right up the Shadow's alley, and a good story for Hallowe'en! Definitely worth a thumbs up.

[@evilchynette]

Thanks for this post! Definitely love this story come back full circle. A good one you should hear (well it's more of an adventure show, Escape). They have a story called Papa Benjamin. Kinda the same story just with a band leader. Have a good week!

[@granny13ad33]

Now Papa Benjamin is awesome! I could listen again. On this one it's believable. But then voodoo is real. Good story.

[@tonyshort1623]

Thanks for these classic radio shows

[@OTRHALLOWEENHOLIDAZE]

Went with the Shadow today! How about some Witch Drums Of Salem to get you in the Halloween mood!

[@granny13ad33]

I don't think so. This stuff is real! Dangerous! Once you put into motion it has its own life. No one can control! Yep, i researched it and even did it a few times till I wised up.

[@robertlester94]

Enjoy shadow as a kid andnow in my senior years thanks.

[@OTRHALLOWEENHOLIDAZE]

Such a great series. Will be posting more soon. Thanks Robert!

[@jugghead-1975]

Outstanding episode! Thought I'd heard bout all of these ... thanks for digging this 1 up , semper fi

[@OTRHALLOWEENHOLIDAZE]

Always a few that get by you.

[@Nrvsmum73]

Thank you!

[@dbsommers1]

Great one.

[@NancyDrewe]

Thanks, I’ve only ever heard this one once before. And it’s almost Halloween! :) 🎃

[@OTRHALLOWEENHOLIDAZE]

I know I can't wait for Halloween. Well, all the activities up until then are the best. Don't want this month to rush by. 🎃

[@NancyDrewe]

OTR HALLOWEENHOLIDAZE Nice channel, btw. :)

[@OTRHALLOWEENHOLIDAZE]

@@NancyDrewe Thanks! Hope you are finding more shows to enjoy.

[@wadeboyful]

Nice 👍

[@UglyMannheim]

Thank you for posting all these great radio programs. Happy Halloween

[@janetcraft]

Voodoo and Salem witches? Somehow that doesn't add up.🌙

[@OTRHALLOWEENHOLIDAZE]

Guess they just got a script and rolled with it. Writers did not do their research.

[@janetcraft]

OTR HALLOWEENHOLIDAZE ... I think they just beefed it up a bit and tried to make a point by saying that voodoo and witchcraft is evil and really push the idea that The Shadow is the hero. Then again, it could also be a subliminal message to the average American public to stay away from savage rituals. The bad guy in this story did abuse a native from Africa.

[@OTRHALLOWEENHOLIDAZE]

@@janetcraft Both are good points. Think they tried to go both ways with this one.

[@granny13ad33]

@@OTRHALLOWEENHOLIDAZE I'm not so sure. Basic history just adding Shadow. Most of Salem witches were innocent. Anyone different were dunked and burned. Trials were anything but decent and just, and anyone could cry "witch" I studied Salem witches.

[@karljunge]

i wonder if lords of salem might be based on this at least a little?

[@OTRHALLOWEENHOLIDAZE]

Oooh good one!

[@granny13ad33]

In mid August? Great story! So many innocent people were tried and hung because of ignorance in the name of God, their man designed God. Scary . . .