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Front Page Detective (1951)

TV Series 30 min

Drama

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.

Gene Levitt Creator Robert Mitcher Creator

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Released
July 6, 1951
Runtime
30 min
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Cast

Edmund Lowe Edmund Lowe David Chase

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Frequently asked questions

What is Front Page Detective about?
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.
Who created Front Page Detective?
Front Page Detective was created by Gene Levitt, Robert Mitcher.
Who stars in Front Page Detective?
Front Page Detective stars Edmund Lowe.
When was Front Page Detective released?
Front Page Detective is a 1951 drama series.
Where can I watch Front Page Detective?
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