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.
CreatorsGene Levitt, Robert Mitcher
Honey for Your Tea
Jul 6, 1951
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.
The TV Murder Mystery
Jul 13, 1951
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.
Alibi for Suicide
Jul 20, 1951
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.
The Other Face
Jul 27, 1951
No description available.
Man with the Lisp
Aug 3, 1951
No description available.
The Triangle
Aug 10, 1951
No description available.
A Friend of the Corpse
Aug 17, 1951
No description available.
The Devil's Bible
Aug 24, 1951
No description available.
Death of a Hero
Aug 31, 1951
Chase tries to convince a hero-worshiping youth that the life of a flamboyant gangster isn't as much fun as it appears.
Gold Venom
Sep 7, 1951
Dave is trying to deliver a golden cobra to a museum but several people try to get it for themselves.
Frame for Murder
Sep 14, 1951
No description available.
Seven Seas to Danger
Sep 21, 1951
While researching a human interest story on the waterfront, David Chase stumbles upon a smuggling operation and is shot for his troubles.
Echo from the Dead
Sep 28, 1951
David Chase tries to find the real murderer before a family exacts vengeance upon the man's wife.
Murder Rides the Night Train
Oct 5, 1951
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
Ringside Seat for Murder
Oct 12, 1951
No description available.
Little Miss Fortune
Oct 19, 1951
No description available.
Napoleon's Obituary
Oct 26, 1951
No description available.
The Intruder
Nov 2, 1951
No description available.
The Deadly Curio
Nov 9, 1951
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.
Recipe for Murder
Nov 16, 1951
No description available.
Shadow Over Hollywood
Nov 23, 1951
No description available.
Murder Can't Win
Nov 30, 1951
When a bookie is murdered, his innocent young female employee is framed for the crime.
Dead Wrong
Dec 7, 1951
No description available.
Clean Sweep
Dec 14, 1951
No description available.
The Murderer Is Anonymous
Dec 21, 1951
A debutante, a fight promoter, and a producer are all suspects in a threatened murder. The potential victim is David.
The Invisible Hand
Dec 28, 1951
No description available.
The Deadly Root
Jan 4, 1952
A fellow columnist, Eddie Kinetti is killed, and David Chase almost meets a like fate when he investigates the blackmail schemes of a socialite.
The Lonely One
Jan 11, 1952
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,
The Little Black Book
Jan 18, 1952
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.
The Case of the Perfect Secretary
Jan 25, 1952
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.
Worth a Plugged Nickel
Feb 1, 1952
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.
Galahad
Feb 8, 1952
David Chase investigates a blackmail scheme perpetrated by a former newspaper photographer
You Kill Me
Feb 15, 1952
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.
Toying with Murder
Feb 22, 1952
No description available.
Penthouse Jungle
Feb 29, 1952
In pursuit of a story reporter David Chase encounters a native princess who is adept at using poison darts.
Troubles with Doubles
Mar 7, 1952
No description available.
