Edmund Lowe
David Chase
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195130mEndedDrama
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 1
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- 1. Honey for Your TeaNow viewing1951-07-0630mDavid 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.
- 2. The TV Murder Mystery1951-07-1330mA 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.
- 3. Alibi for Suicide1951-07-20Don 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.
- 4. The Other Face1951-07-2730m
- 5. Man with the Lisp1951-08-0330m
- 6. The Triangle1951-08-1030m
- 7. A Friend of the Corpse1951-08-1730m
- 8. The Devil's Bible1951-08-2430m
- 9. Death of a Hero1951-08-3130mChase tries to convince a hero-worshiping youth that the life of a flamboyant gangster isn't as much fun as it appears.
- 10. Gold Venom1951-09-0730mDave is trying to deliver a golden cobra to a museum but several people try to get it for themselves.
- 11. Frame for Murder1951-09-1430m
- 12. Seven Seas to Danger1951-09-2130mWhile researching a human interest story on the waterfront, David Chase stumbles upon a smuggling operation and is shot for his troubles.
- 13. Echo from the Dead1951-09-2830mDavid Chase tries to find the real murderer before a family exacts vengeance upon the man's wife.
- 14. Murder Rides the Night Train1951-10-0530mWhen 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
- 15. Ringside Seat for Murder1951-10-1230m
- 16. Little Miss Fortune1951-10-1930m
- 17. Napoleon's Obituary1951-10-2630m
- 18. The Intruder1951-11-0230m
- 19. The Deadly Curio1951-11-0930mDavid 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.
- 20. Recipe for Murder1951-11-1630m
- 21. Shadow Over Hollywood1951-11-2330m
- 22. Murder Can't Win1951-11-3030mWhen a bookie is murdered, his innocent young female employee is framed for the crime.
- 23. Dead Wrong1951-12-0730m
- 24. Clean Sweep1951-12-1430m
- 25. The Murderer Is Anonymous1951-12-2130mA debutante, a fight promoter, and a producer are all suspects in a threatened murder. The potential victim is David.
- 26. The Invisible Hand1951-12-2830m
- 27. The Deadly Root1952-01-0430mA fellow columnist, Eddie Kinetti is killed, and David Chase almost meets a like fate when he investigates the blackmail schemes of a socialite.
- 28. The Lonely One1952-01-1130mChase 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,
- 30. The Little Black Book1952-01-1830mUpon 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.
- 31. The Case of the Perfect Secretary1952-01-2530mNewsman 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.
- 32. Worth a Plugged Nickel1952-02-0130mNewspaper 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.
- 33. Galahad1952-02-0830mDavid Chase investigates a blackmail scheme perpetrated by a former newspaper photographer
- 34. You Kill Me1952-02-1530mWhile 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.
- 35. Toying with Murder1952-02-2230m
- 36. Penthouse Jungle1952-02-2930mIn pursuit of a story reporter David Chase encounters a native princess who is adept at using poison darts.
- 37. Troubles with Doubles1952-03-0730m
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How many seasons does Front Page Detective have?
Front Page Detective has 1 season and 36 episodes.
When did Front Page Detective first air?
Front Page Detective first aired in 1951.
Is Front Page Detective still running?
Front Page Detective's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Front Page Detective?
Front Page Detective is classified as Drama.