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Front Page Detective is a drama TV series that premiered on DuMont Television Network on July 6, 1951. It has 1 season and 36 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 37 "Troubles with Doubles", aired on March 7, 1952.

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.

  • Drama

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Episodes

36 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

1951 · 36 episodes · Last episode: 74 years ago

Front Page Detective Season 1 release dates →
  1. E37

    37. Troubles with Doubles

  2. E36

    36. Penthouse Jungle

    In pursuit of a story reporter David Chase encounters a native princess who is adept at using poison darts.

  3. E35

    35. Toying with Murder

  4. E34

    34. You Kill Me

    While 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.

  5. E33

    33. Galahad

    David Chase investigates a blackmail scheme perpetrated by a former newspaper photographer

  6. E32

    32. Worth a Plugged Nickel

    Newspaper 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.

  7. E31

    31. The Case of the Perfect Secretary

    Newsman 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.

  8. E30

    30. The Little Black Book

    Upon 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.

  9. E28

    28. The Lonely One

    Chase 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,

  10. E27

    27. The Deadly Root

    A fellow columnist, Eddie Kinetti is killed, and David Chase almost meets a like fate when he investigates the blackmail schemes of a socialite.

  11. E26

    26. The Invisible Hand

  12. E25

    25. The Murderer Is Anonymous

    Finale

    A debutante, a fight promoter, and a producer are all suspects in a threatened murder. The potential victim is David.

  13. E24

    24. Clean Sweep

  14. E23

    23. Dead Wrong

  15. E22

    22. Murder Can't Win

    When a bookie is murdered, his innocent young female employee is framed for the crime.

  16. E21

    21. Shadow Over Hollywood

  17. E20

    20. Recipe for Murder

  18. E19

    19. The Deadly Curio

    David 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.

  19. E18

    18. The Intruder

  20. E17

    17. Napoleon's Obituary

  21. E16

    16. Little Miss Fortune

  22. E15

    15. Ringside Seat for Murder

  23. E14

    14. Murder Rides the Night Train

    When 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 appear

  24. E13

    13. Echo from the Dead

    David Chase tries to find the real murderer before a family exacts vengeance upon the man's wife.

  25. E12

    12. Seven Seas to Danger

    While researching a human interest story on the waterfront, David Chase stumbles upon a smuggling operation and is shot for his troubles.

  26. E11

    11. Frame for Murder

  27. E10

    10. Gold Venom

    Dave is trying to deliver a golden cobra to a museum but several people try to get it for themselves.

  28. E9

    9. Death of a Hero

    Chase tries to convince a hero-worshiping youth that the life of a flamboyant gangster isn't as much fun as it appears.

  29. E8

    8. The Devil's Bible

  30. E7

    7. A Friend of the Corpse

  31. E6

    6. The Triangle

  32. E5

    5. Man with the Lisp

  33. E4

    4. The Other Face

  34. E3

    3. Alibi for Suicide

    Don 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.

  35. E2

    2. The TV Murder Mystery

    A 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.

  36. E1

    1. Honey for Your Tea

    David 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.

Cast & crew

Created by Gene Levitt and Robert Mitcher

  • Barbra Fuller

    Barbra Fuller

  • Ralph Sanford

    Ralph Sanford

  • Robert Stevenson

Front Page Detective FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Front Page Detective?

Front Page Detective has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on March 7, 1952.

When did the latest episode of Front Page Detective come out?

The most recent episode of Front Page Detective, Season 1 Episode 37 "Troubles with Doubles", aired on March 7, 1952.

How many seasons of Front Page Detective are there?

Front Page Detective has 1 season with 36 episodes in total.

When did Front Page Detective first air?

Front Page Detective first aired on DuMont Television Network on July 6, 1951.

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