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The Norths are getting to celebrate their anniversary when a sinister bride doll is delivered and they find themselves in another murder.
Original Air Date: October 10, 1952
Season 1, Episode 2
Step back in time with us as we revisit the very first TV episode of Dragnet, "The Human Bomb." This episode, based on a radio script from 1949, takes you into the heart of Los Angeles, where Detective Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner, Ben Romero (Barton Yarborough), face a tense, 26-minute race against time to prevent a disaster.
Original AIr Date: December 14, 1951 based on a radio play from July 21, 1949
Season 1, Episode ...
The thrilling conclusion to the Bulldog Drummond series is here! Join us as we dive into a world of action, comedy, and romance. In this final installment, Bulldog Drummond navigates a bank robbery and a mad painter, while trying to ensure his long-awaited wedding in romantic happens France. With unexpected twists and comedic elements, this episode promises a satisfying end to the saga.
Original Release July 12, 1939
Starring J...
A promoter promises to buy a cargo of defective silk stockings from a businessman through a pyramid scheme.
Original Air Date: December 12, 1952
Season 3, Episode 13
Bulldog Drummond (John Howard) is on the verge of marrying Phyllis Clavering (Heather Angel), but a thrilling mystery involving hidden treasures and secret passages threatens to derail their plans. Join us as we explore this captivating story filled with suspense, humor, and unexpected twists. Will Drummond and Phyllis finally tie the knot?
Original Release Date: April 14, 1939
A fatherless boy (Billie Gray) secretly joins a gang of juveniles passing forged checks.
Season 3, Episode 1
Original Air Date: September 4, 1952
JoJOIN OUR MORE THAN 14,000 SUBSCRIBERS Hugh Drummond is going to be married, but first he has to stop a newly-invented atomic from being used to launch a new war. Follow Captain Drummond and his team as they navigate through espionage, murder, and a race against time to prevent global catastrophe.
Original Release Date: November 25, 1938
Dive into the world of Commodore Stitch, a notorious con artist, as he orchestrates an elaborate scam to fleece a millionaire with a scheme involving the promise of psychic power.
Season 2, Episode 50
Original Air Date: August 28, 1952
Hugh Drummond's wedding is delayed yet again when he has to go to Africa to rescue Colonel Nielsen. Join us as Captain Drummond navigates a series of comedic and thrilling events leading up to his wedding day, involving missing trousers, kidnapped colonels, and a daring rescue mission in Africa. With stellar performances from HB Warner, Heather Angel, J. Carrol Naish, and a young Anthony Quinn, this episode is packed with action, h...
Today's Mystery: A conman who "looks like a cop" comes up with an unlikely racket.
Original Air Date: August 7, 1952
Season 2, Episode 47
Bulldog Drummond's Swiss wedding is delayed when a guest carrying newly developed artificial diamonds is murdered at a party before the wedding.
Original Release Date: March 18, 1938
Starring John Howard as Bulldog Drummond, John Barrymore as Colonel Nelson, Louise Campbell as Phyllis Clevering, E.E. Clive as Tenny
As hotel guests gather following a fire, a series of cons unfold, involving counterfeit money, smuggled furs, and a web of deceit. Join us as we navigate through this clever and suspenseful narrative, revealing the cunning minds of criminals and the ever-watchful eyes of law enforcement.
Original Air Date: May 1, 1952
Season 2, Episode 38
Captain Drummond (John Howard) and his loyal friend Algy must navigate a web of deceit and danger, with the fate of a powerful new explosive hanging in the balance. Will Drummond be able to thwart the plans of those who seek to use this deadly weapon for nefarious purposes?
Original Release Date: December 16, 1937
Also stars John Barrymore, Louise Howard, Reginal Denny, E.E. Howard
A forger trying to go straight gets involved with a slick racketeer. Season 2, Episode 26
Original Air Date: February 28, 1952
Two relatives of a man who hanged thanks to the testimony of Bulldog Drummond (John Howard) kidnap his girlfriend, Phyllis Clevering (Louise Campbell). The criminals give him a series of clues and an ultimatum to keep Colonel Nelson (John Barrymore) out of the case.
Theatrical Release Date: September 24, 1937
In this gripping episode, Captain Braddock (Reed Hadley) unveil the treacherous world of illegal money lending through the harrowing tale of Carl Miller, a hardworking tailor ensnared by desperation and deceit. As Captain Braddock of the racket squad narrates, we witness the perils of "Desperate Money" and the dark underbelly of loan sharking. This real-life story, plucked from the case files of law enforcement, serves as a stark w...
Bulldog Drummond, portrayed by the suave Ray Milland, takes on the foggy dangers of 1930s England in a heart-pounding adventure. With cunning villains, daring escapades, and a touch of romance, this is one movie you won't want to miss.
Theatrical Release Date: January 22, 1937
In the heat of Cochise County's Helldorado week, a celebration turns sour as Sheriff Morgan confronts the chaos of an open town. With high-stakes poker games and the threat of murder hanging over the festivities, Morgan must protect the integrity of his badge and the safety of his guests. This episode, "Helldorado," takes us on a wild ride through loyalty, deceit, and the gambles we take with the cards we're dealt.
Season 1, Episo...
Join Steve Mitchell as he embarks on a perilous journey behind the Iron Curtain, infiltrating a slave labor camp to extract vital intelligence. With time running against him and danger at every turn, will Steve secure the information and make it out alive, or will this assignment prove too deadly?
Season 1, Episode 39
Original Air Date: Spring 1952
When Hank Gifford finds himself caught between his domineering sister and his manipulative girlfriend, a tragic accident spirals into a harrowing investigation and it's up to Sheriff Morgan (John Bomfield) to find the truth.
Season 2, Episode 29
Original Air Date: October 31, 1957
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