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Man Against Crime

1949–1954 · 5 seasons

A brisk, no-nonsense vintage detective show with a noir edge, easy to follow and light on violence.

Genres
Crime, Drama
Overview
Man Against Crime, one of the first television programs about private eyes, ran on CBS, the DuMont Television Network and NBC from October 7, 1949 to August 26, 1956. The show was created by Lawrence Klee and Paul Alter and was broadcast live until 1952. It was also directed by Paul Alter. The series was one of the few television programs ever to have been simulcast on more than one network: the program aired on both NBC and DuMont during the 1953-1954 television season.
How it feels
Tense, earnest and dark. Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Crime, mystery, justice, deception
Content
Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
Note
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
Places
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror1
Humour2
Realism7
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness5
Complexity3
Emotional weight3

Cast

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Details

Genres
crime, drama
Created by
Lawrence M. Klee
Written by
Chestley Ellis, Lawrence M. Klee
Starring
Ralph Bellamy, Gloria McGehee, Margaret Hamilton, Carole Mathews, Robert Middleton, Terry Becker, Alexander Campbell, Lewis Charles
Length
5 seasons, 84 episodes, 30 min each
Network
CBS, DuMont Television Network, NBC
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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