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Man Against Crime

  • TV Series
  • 1949–19541949–1954
  • 30m
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Man Against Crime (1949)
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Mike Barnett is the title character, a bright and tough private detective in New York. This very violent show was broadcast live until 1952.Mike Barnett is the title character, a bright and tough private detective in New York. This very violent show was broadcast live until 1952.Mike Barnett is the title character, a bright and tough private detective in New York. This very violent show was broadcast live until 1952.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
96
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  • Creator
    • Lawrence M. Klee
  • Stars
    • Ralph Bellamy
    • Nita Talbot
    • Henry Lascoe
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  • Creator
    • Lawrence M. Klee
  • Stars
    • Ralph Bellamy
    • Nita Talbot
    • Henry Lascoe
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    Ralph Bellamy
    Ralph Bellamy
    • Mike Barnettas Mike Barnett
    125 episodes125 eps • 1949–1954
    Nita Talbot
    Nita Talbot
    • Gloriaas Gloria
    9 episodes9 eps • 1949–1954
    Henry Lascoe
    Henry Lascoe
    • Actoras Actor…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1952–1954
    Jack Warden
    Jack Warden
    • Deck Handas Deck Hand…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1953–1954
    Mildred Natwick
    Mildred Natwick4 episodes4 eps • 1949
    Nancy Sheridan4 episodes4 eps • 1949
    Lewis Charles
    Lewis Charles
    • Collinsas Collins…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1953
    Jacques Aubuchon
    Jacques Aubuchon
    • Augieas Augie…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1953
    Joe Costa
    • Alas Al…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1953–1954
    Jack Albertson
    Jack Albertson
    • Bill, The Bartenderas Bill, The Bartender…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1953–1954
    Frank Marth
    Frank Marth
    • Larry Geraldas Larry Gerald…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1952–1954
    Joe Downing
    • Mannyas Manny…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1952–1953
    Carole Mathews
    Carole Mathews
    • Betty Bensonas Betty Benson…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1953–1954
    Russell Hardie
    Russell Hardie
    • Georgeas George…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1953–1954
    Robert H. Harris
    Robert H. Harris
    • Lopezas Lopez…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1953
    Don Hanmer
    Don Hanmer
    • Blueyas Bluey…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1953
    Jim Boles
    • Dobsonas Dobson…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1952–1953
    Alan Shayne
    • Abel Jacksonas Abel Jackson…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1952–1953
    • Creator
      • Lawrence M. Klee
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      The final broadcast (over NBC) was on 26 August 1956.
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    The fine film actor Ralph Bellamy as a tough private investigator
    In the early days of television most of the shows were either patterned after hit radio series such as "Gunsmoke" or based on old movies such as "Topper." There were a few originals though such as the great "I Love Lucy" and "Your Show of Shows." Even the originals tended to utilize known radio and film stars when possible. Most of the big stars of Hollywood, however, believed that television would hurt their image. For example, John Wayne was sought to play Matt Dillon on TV's "Gunsmoke." He declined but recommended a friend who was just starting out in cinema James Arness, whose biggest role up to that point had been the unrecognizable "The Thing." Radio's Matt Dillon, stocky William Conrad, just did not fit the visual image of Mr. Dillon.

    Ralph Bellamy had been a top Hollywood star in the 1930's playing mainly in romantic comedies, such as "The Awful Truth" and "His Girl Friday." As he grew older, parts began drying up for the versatile actor as times and tastes changed. Bellamy stayed in shape and his rugged handsome features drew the attention of the television producers putting together a tough, somewhat violent series about a crime busting PI named Mike Barnett. The show was to be called "Follow That Man," since surveillance was one of Mike Barnett's main duties. Later the title was changed to "Man Against Crime." The show was shot in New York City, at first live. Mike Barnett made handy use of his fists when need be. He also liked to solve crimes alone, without much help from other law enforcement authorities, although the local police did call Barnett in from time to time to help them solve a case. He never had a partner or confidant. Even the show's opening was violent. A man is shown running at breakneck speed down a deserted New York City street being chased by a man driving a black car. The running man ducks into a building and up the stairs to Mike Barnett's office. But before Barnett can answer the knock, the running man is riddled with bullets from a submachine gun. When Barnett opens the door he too is shot at but missed. He then gives chase to the killer. "Follow That Man" appears in bold letters, the title of the particular episode is shown and the action begins.

    When Bellamy left the series, there was a brief attempt to revive the show with Frank Lovejoy playing Mike Barnett. Bellamy was one of the few actors who went from movies to television and then back to movies. He continued acting the rest of his life and had important roles in such box office hits as "Trading Places" and "Pretty Woman." He also did TV appearances until his death in 1991. Today his most remembered role is playing Franklin D. Roosevelt in "Sunrise at Campobello" and "The Winds of War."
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    • Release date
      • October 7, 1949 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Follow That Man
    • Filming locations
      • Bedford Park Studios, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Pathescope Productions
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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