The Rocco Case (1952)

Al Rocco, a handsome, hot-headed hoodlum, is enraged when his wife decides to leave him because of his criminal activities. He plots to kill her with a camera-like apparatus that houses a ... See full summary »

Director:

Bill Karn

Writer:

Phillips Lord (creator)

Stars:

Richard Benedict, Madge Meredith, Gloria Talbott

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Richard Benedict	...	Al Rocco
Madge Meredith	...	Olga Trapani
Gloria Talbott	...	Miss Reggirt
Dan Riss	...	Detective Sert
Robert Anderson	...	Detective Murton
Vivi Janiss	...	Mrs. Jones (as Vivi Janis)
Jennifer Goddard	...	Baby

Storyline

Al Rocco, a handsome, hot-headed hoodlum, is enraged when his wife decides to leave him because of his criminal activities. He plots to kill her with a camera-like apparatus that houses a deadly weapon and is instrument is a young woman who thinks she's taking a picture of a woman for a private detective.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

1952 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Visual Drama Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

26 min 26 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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Quotes

[first lines]
Detective Sert: I'm Detective Sert, Homicide Division, New York City Police Department, your host for this presentation of Gang Busters. This is one of the most fiendish devices ever created in the history of the criminal investigations of the New York City Police Department. In a moment, I'll tell you more about it and the tragedy it caused.

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