Two + hours of Crime Drama

First a look at this day in History.

Then Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast March 14, 1950, 74 years ago, The Mathematical Murder Case. Eddie Stone wants out of his dance partnership with Betty Lou Taylor. When Eddie is killed, Betty Lou seems to be in step for the murder.

Following a brief look at news headlines of the day, The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast March 14, 1950, 74 years ago, The Vital Statistic. A lady silk merchant is strangled with a pajama sash. Watch out for that very tough lady in slacks!

Then Richard Diamond Private Detective starring Dick Powell, originally broadcast March 14, 1952, 72 years ago, The Dixon Case. The search for blackmailer Louis Dixon begins, so Diamond's client can beat him up. There's more to this search than meets the eye!

Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast March 14, 1952, 72 years ago, Violets Sweet Violets. Intrigue and the black market in occupied Marseilles.

Finally The Police Reporter from the early 1930’s, The Case of Warren J. Lincoln. The dramatization of a crime of April 28, 1923. Mrs. Lincoln is reported missing in Aurora, Illinois. Mr. Lincoln beat her over the head with a blunt instrument, cut her body up and burned the parts in the furnace. Likewise with his brother-in-law.

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