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Gang Busters (1952)

TV Series  -  30 min  -  Crime | Drama
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The format of the series were action-packed stories on the apprehension of major criminals, taken from actual police and FBI files... See full summary »

Creator:

Phillips Lord
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Season:

2 | 1 | unknown

Year:

1955 | 1952 | unknown
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Cast

Series cast summary:
Richard Crane Richard Crane ...
Homer Van Meter (4 episodes, 1952)
Robert Bice Robert Bice ...
Special Agent Lt. Tyler (3 episodes, 1952)
John Goddard John Goddard ...
Detective Ed (3 episodes, 1952)
Paul Dubov Paul Dubov ...
Alvin Karpis (3 episodes, 1952)
Don Marlowe Don Marlowe ...
Bank Teller (3 episodes, 1952)
Myron Healey Myron Healey ...
John Dillinger (3 episodes, 1952)
Michael Mark Michael Mark ...
Drunk (3 episodes, 1952)
Robert Kendall Robert Kendall ...
Baby Face Nelson (3 episodes, 1952)
Max Palmer Max Palmer ...
Nick Mandaro - the Phantom (2 episodes, 1952)
Alan Reynolds Alan Reynolds ...
Lt. Dane (2 episodes, 1952)
Dan Riss Dan Riss ...
Capt. Armstrong (2 episodes, 1952)
Bill Baldwin Bill Baldwin ...
Lt. Fenton (2 episodes, 1952)
Pamela Duncan Pamela Duncan ...
Hazel (2 episodes, 1952)
Vivi Janiss Vivi Janiss ...
Eleanor Jarman (2 episodes, 1952)
Lyle Talbot ...
Dr. Guelife (2 episodes, 1952)
Peter Davis Peter Davis ...
Burk (2 episodes, 1952)
Hal Gerard Hal Gerard ...
Henri Boilat (2 episodes, 1952)
Dick Foote ...
Prison Trustee (2 episodes)
Scott Douglas Scott Douglas ...
Special Agent Lt. Clifton (2 episodes, 1952)
Rick Vallin Rick Vallin ...
Joe Rollins (2 episodes, 1952)
Joseph J. Greene Joseph J. Greene ...
Arthur Troser (2 episodes, 1952)
Frank Marlowe Frank Marlowe ...
Ordville Adkins (2 episodes, 1952)
Russ Whitney Russ Whitney ...
Dr. Jertel (2 episodes)
Thomas Browne Henry Thomas Browne Henry ...
Frank Pasqua (2 episodes, 1952)
Helen Van Tuyl Helen Van Tuyl ...
Governor of Texas (2 episodes, 1952)
Sam Edwards ...
Fred Barker (2 episodes, 1952)
Jean Harvey Jean Harvey ...
Ma Barker (2 episodes, 1952)
Robert Vanselow Robert Vanselow ...
John Hamilton (2 episodes, 1952)
Holly Bane Holly Bane ...
Bill (2 episodes, 1952)
Stanley Farrar Stanley Farrar ...
Grocery Store Manager (2 episodes, 1952)
Frank Sully Frank Sully ...
Bartender (2 episodes, 1952)
Connie Cezon Connie Cezon ...
Alice (2 episodes, 1952)
Florence Lake Florence Lake ...
Bessie (2 episodes, 1952)
Myrna Dell Myrna Dell ...
Officer Jone Perlie (2 episodes, 1952)
Tyler McVey Tyler McVey ...
Detective Brinken (2 episodes, 1952)
Rusty Wescoatt Rusty Wescoatt ...
Detective (2 episodes, 1952-1955)
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Storyline

The format of the series were action-packed stories on the apprehension of major criminals, taken from actual police and FBI files. The stories were presented in semi-documentary style. There was no continuing cast, but creator and writer Phillips H. Lord narrated each show. Written by Anonymous  

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Captured See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Visual Drama Inc. See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

The series ran on alternate weeks with Dragnet on NBC on Thursday nights for a little more than a season. It was the highest rated show at the time NBC decided to cancel it, in favor of airing "Dragnet" weekly. The NBC episodes appeared in syndication in 1953 under the title "Captured", hosted by Chester Morris. In 1955, new first-run episodes under the original "Gang Busters" title were released in syndication by General Teleradio, following their release of the theatrical feature Gang Busters. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "Top Cat: The Maharajah of Pookajee (#1.2)" (1961) See more »