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Play S1 E1Front Page Detective is an American crime drama series which aired on the DuMont Television Network on Fridays at 9:30pm ET from July 6, 1951 to September 19, 1952, with a few more episodes shown in 1953. The program was then in broadcast syndication for several years thereafter. It chronicles the stories of David Chase a newspaper columnist who helps police solve especially difficult mysteries. The title derived from a popular mystery magazine of the same name.
Cast: Edmund Lowe
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Season 1
36 episodes
- 1. Honey for Your TeaDavid Chase, newspaperman and amateur sleuth, writes a column on famed dramatic coach, Allan Rubio, who is disabled and has a side hobby of beekeeping. When the fiance of one of the coach's students is murdered, Chase uncovers a solution.CC30minJul 6, 1951
- 2. The TV Murder MysteryA perfect crime is committed during the filming of a television drama about a murder taking place. David Chase witnesses the occurrence and using his reporter skills uncovers the person who is responsible.CC30minJul 13, 1951
- 3. Alibi for SuicideDon Lawton needs to spend the night with David and Sharon to establish an alibi. He needs the alibi because he says someone is going to die and he knows he will be a suspect. He is serious enough to hold them at gunpoint.CCJul 20, 1951
- 4. The Other FaceNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJul 27, 1951
- 5. Man with the LispNo synopsis available yet.CC30minAug 3, 1951
- 6. The TriangleNo synopsis available yet.CC30minAug 10, 1951
- 7. A Friend of the CorpseNo synopsis available yet.CC30minAug 17, 1951
- 8. The Devil's BibleNo synopsis available yet.CC30minAug 24, 1951
- 9. Death of a HeroChase tries to convince a hero-worshiping youth that the life of a flamboyant gangster isn't as much fun as it appears.CC30minAug 31, 1951
- 10. Gold VenomDave is trying to deliver a golden cobra to a museum but several people try to get it for themselves.CC30minSep 7, 1951
- 11. Frame for MurderNo synopsis available yet.CC30minSep 14, 1951
- 12. Seven Seas to DangerWhile researching a human interest story on the waterfront, David Chase stumbles upon a smuggling operation and is shot for his troubles.CC30minSep 21, 1951
- 13. Echo from the DeadDavid Chase tries to find the real murderer before a family exacts vengeance upon the man's wife.CC30minSep 28, 1951
- 14. Murder Rides the Night TrainWhen a notorious gangster is subpoenaed to testify before a Congressional committee, reporter David Chase takes the same train to get an exclusive interview and discovers that other criminals don't want the crook to appearCC30minOct 5, 1951
- 15. Ringside Seat for MurderNo synopsis available yet.CC30minOct 12, 1951
- 16. Little Miss FortuneNo synopsis available yet.CC30minOct 19, 1951
- 17. Napoleon's ObituaryNo synopsis available yet.CC30minOct 26, 1951
- 18. The IntruderNo synopsis available yet.CC30minNov 2, 1951
- 19. The Deadly CurioDavid Chase learns of a jade figurine that seems to bring death to those who possess it. The intrepid reporter seeks to find the reason behind the cursed object.CC30minNov 9, 1951
- 20. Recipe for MurderNo synopsis available yet.CC30minNov 16, 1951
- 21. Shadow Over HollywoodNo synopsis available yet.CC30minNov 23, 1951
- 22. Murder Can't WinWhen a bookie is murdered, his innocent young female employee is framed for the crime.CC30minNov 30, 1951
- 23. Dead WrongNo synopsis available yet.CC30minDec 7, 1951
- 24. Clean SweepNo synopsis available yet.CC30minDec 14, 1951
- 25. The Murderer Is AnonymousA debutante, a fight promoter, and a producer are all suspects in a threatened murder. The potential victim is David.CC30minDec 21, 1951
- 26. The Invisible HandNo synopsis available yet.CC30minDec 28, 1951
- 27. The Deadly RootA fellow columnist, Eddie Kinetti is killed, and David Chase almost meets a like fate when he investigates the blackmail schemes of a socialite.CC30minJan 4, 1952
- 28. The Lonely OneChase receives a mysterious package containing a glass ball and corny love poem. 2 murder victims receive similar gifts, but Chase has no connection to them. A big break comes when Chase recalls hearing similar poetry at the barber shop,CC30minJan 11, 1952
- 30. The Little Black BookUpon returning from two weeks of investigative reporting in Washington, David Chase discovers his room ransacked and a dead body lying in his closet. Before he can investigate, two thugs try to force Chase to reveal the location of a mysterious 'little black book' that Chase had no previous knowledge of. With the help of his intrepid secretary, Dorabelle, and a timely assist from Lieutenant Andrews, Chase manages to bring the killers to justice.CC30minJan 18, 1952
- 31. The Case of the Perfect SecretaryNewsman David Chase is angry when Dr. Owens, the inventor of synthetic cortisone, fails to show up for a lecture. Seeking Owens, he finds only a deserted laboratory and a strong smell of formaldehyde.CC30minJan 25, 1952
- 32. Worth a Plugged NickelNewspaper columnist David Chase investigates when a gangster rushes out of a night club into a machine gun ambush, just moments after receiving a mysterious call.CC30minFeb 1, 1952
- 33. GalahadDavid Chase investigates a blackmail scheme perpetrated by a former newspaper photographerCC30minFeb 8, 1952
- 34. You Kill MeWhile on vacation David reads in the newspaper that he has been killed. He must now masquerade as his brother in order to solve his own murder.CC30minFeb 15, 1952
- 35. Toying with MurderNo synopsis available yet.CC30minFeb 22, 1952
- 36. Penthouse JungleIn pursuit of a story reporter David Chase encounters a native princess who is adept at using poison darts.CC30minFeb 29, 1952
- 37. Troubles with DoublesNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMar 7, 1952
Front Page Detective
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Front Page Detective is an American crime drama series which aired on the DuMont Television Network on Fridays at 9:30pm ET from July 6, 1951 to September 19, 1952, with a few more episodes shown in 1953. The program was then in broadcast syndication for several years thereafter. It chronicles the stories of David Chase a newspaper columnist who helps police solve especially difficult mysteries. The title derived from a popular mystery magazine of the same name.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Gene Levitt, Robert Mitcher
- Cast
- Edmund Lowe
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
