Front Page Detective
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S1 E37 · Troubles with Doubles
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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.
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Episodes
36 episodes · 1 season
Season 1
1951 · 36 episodes · Last episode: 74 years ago
- E37
- E36
36. Penthouse Jungle
In pursuit of a story reporter David Chase encounters a native princess who is adept at using poison darts.
- E35
35. Toying with Murder
- 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.
- E33
33. Galahad
David Chase investigates a blackmail scheme perpetrated by a former newspaper photographer
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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,
- 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.
- E26
26. The Invisible Hand
- E25
25. The Murderer Is Anonymous
FinaleA debutante, a fight promoter, and a producer are all suspects in a threatened murder. The potential victim is David.
- E24
24. Clean Sweep
- E23
23. Dead Wrong
- E22
22. Murder Can't Win
When a bookie is murdered, his innocent young female employee is framed for the crime.
- E21
21. Shadow Over Hollywood
- E20
20. Recipe for Murder
- 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.
- E18
18. The Intruder
- E17
17. Napoleon's Obituary
- E16
16. Little Miss Fortune
- E15
15. Ringside Seat for Murder
- 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
- E13
13. Echo from the Dead
David Chase tries to find the real murderer before a family exacts vengeance upon the man's wife.
- 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.
- E11
11. Frame for Murder
- E10
10. Gold Venom
Dave is trying to deliver a golden cobra to a museum but several people try to get it for themselves.
- 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.
- E8
8. The Devil's Bible
- E7
7. A Friend of the Corpse
- E6
6. The Triangle
- E5
5. Man with the Lisp
- E4
4. The Other Face
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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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