When $10,000 in hospital narcotics vanishes and an intern is left unconscious, Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero launch a citywide manhunt for the thieves. The trail leads to a desperate addict and, ultimately, to a small-time Hollywood actor chasing fame—an ambitious man willing to risk everything for fast money and a shot at the spotlight. Originally aired: August 10, 1950. 

Cast:
Jack Webb, Barton Yarborough, Herb Vigran, Harry Bartell, Stacy Harris, Virginia Gregg

Tags:
Dragnet, LAPD, detectives, truecrime, 1950s, noir, crime, narcotics, investigation, hospital, robbery, Hollywood, actor, suspense, drama, manhunt, justice, police, thriller, addiction, classicradio