Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Season 11E1Honey 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.30m2E2The 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.30m3E3Alibi 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.4E4The Other Face30m5E5Man with the Lisp30m6E6The Triangle30m7E7A Friend of the Corpse30m8E8The Devil's Bible30m9E9Death 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.30m10E10Gold VenomDave is trying to deliver a golden cobra to a museum but several people try to get it for themselves.30m11E11Frame for Murder30m12E12Seven Seas to DangerWhile researching a human interest story on the waterfront, David Chase stumbles upon a smuggling operation and is shot for his troubles.30m13E13Echo from the DeadDavid Chase tries to find the real murderer before a family exacts vengeance upon the man's wife.30m14E14Murder 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 appear30m15E15Ringside Seat for Murder30m16E16Little Miss Fortune30m17E17Napoleon's Obituary30m18E18The Intruder30m19E19The 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.30m20E20Recipe for Murder30m21E21Shadow Over Hollywood30m22E22Murder Can't WinWhen a bookie is murdered, his innocent young female employee is framed for the crime.30m23E23Dead Wrong30m24E24Clean Sweep30m25E25The Murderer Is AnonymousA debutante, a fight promoter, and a producer are all suspects in a threatened murder. The potential victim is David.30m26E26The Invisible Hand30m27E27The 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.30m28E28The 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,30m30E30The 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.30m31E31The 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.30m32E32Worth 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.30m33E33GalahadDavid Chase investigates a blackmail scheme perpetrated by a former newspaper photographer30m34E34You 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.30m35E35Toying with Murder30m36E36Penthouse JungleIn pursuit of a story reporter David Chase encounters a native princess who is adept at using poison darts.30m37E37Troubles with Doubles30m
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