THE CASES OF EDDIE DRAKE. 1952 DuMont Television Network Detective Show

This very short lived series ran originally on CBS and was picked up by DuMont before being cancelled after 13 episodes. Surprisingly well done and unlike most shows of the era was filmed and doesn't just exist as kinescopes. Although some quality is lost by compression to KZbin this is taken from 16mm and should have more detail than most bargain basement versions floating around. Episode title is "Shoot The Works". This was filmed in 1949 but not broadcast until 1952... Enjoy!

[@Moronvideos1940]

Yes, I miss those days of yesteryear....thanks a lot

[@tvdanceshowASite4u2c]

A very easy to watch old TV show. Just stumbled on this program. Never heard of it, but that's also because it is before my time. Love the old 3 wheeled car. This video quality is marvelous for its time period. Melanie MusicGal

[@joesnow7216]

+ASite4u2c That car looks like a Davis Divan. Only 13 were ever made.

[@LaptopLarry330]

Perhaps Dumont picked up the remaining unaired episodes of "The Cases Of Eddie Drake" to use as a cheap Summer replacement series to fill in a time slot until the 1952-53 Fall TV Season. Most of Dumont's programming was aired live, and usually did not have an off-season, unless kinescopes of past programs were used. This was the standard practice of the US television networks during the early years of the medium. Later contracts with the Screen Actors Guild, the Writers Guild, and the Directors Guild would change that practice, and almost all programming was videotaped or kinescoped by the 1960-61 Fall TV Season. ALL network programming in the US was either filmed or videotaped by the 1967-68 Fall TV Season.

[@FIXTREME]

I know this was in the very early days, but it looks like the night scene at 13:08 is really just daytime with a very dark gray filter used. It is pretty effective, actually

[@brucebaker810]

That car...has just one wheel in front!!?? And, btw, the way the client was playing with her cigarette holder. Gimme an entendre. And make it a double.

[@KarlBunker]

"Dave," the 3-wheeled car that Drake drives was a "Davis," built by the Davis Motorcar Corp. If I understand the Wikipedia article correctly, only about 15 prototypes were ever built.

[@LarryHable]

At 20 minutes. casual conversation with a dead body on the floor.

[@SilentPoliceman]

R.I.P.

[@resculptit]

I never did like all the "One-Liners" that Hollywood used back in this era. Even "Casablanca" was filled with them. People in the 50s tried to come up with their own, but failed miserably. Actors had a room full of writers - some dedicated to "One-Liners."

[@footfault]

Patricia Morison, Whit Bissell and the 3-wheeled car were the best features of this one, wiping the other actors off the stage when they were on the scene. Thanks for loading!

[@Merseysiderful]

The actress Patricia Morrison was underrated but classy and very beautiful. As of July 2016 she is still with us aged 101 !

[@nameskhar1510]

On this, I am in total agreement with you. * * * * *'s for PM. Her work with Garfield and Rathbone/Bruce another 5 ...

[@basiltheporphyrogenitus2347]

what a great show! has the hard-boiled elements, but is light-hearted. fun.

[@fromthesidelines]

This was, in fact, one of the first filmed TV series specifically produced for television, in 1948. It was originally syndicated before DuMont picked it up to "fill" its 1952 prime-time schedule.

[@mizpahboy7513]

What a freak'n car

[@nameskhar1510]

THANKS, SO MUCH, FOR POSTING

[@adelgado75]

Was it filmed in LA?

[@silversurfergw]

Very good and convoluted story packed in under half and hour. Hard boiled until he stepped into a tricycle.