Dick Tracy

TV Series
1950–19521950–1952
30m

Dick Tracy (1950)

Intrepid detective Dick Tracy tangles with a bizarre rogue's gallery of villians. But as always our stoic officer of the law, virtuous to a fault, proves himself up to the task of putting th... Read allIntrepid detective Dick Tracy tangles with a bizarre rogue's gallery of villians. But as always our stoic officer of the law, virtuous to a fault, proves himself up to the task of putting the criminals behind bars.Intrepid detective Dick Tracy tangles with a bizarre rogue's gallery of villians. But as always our stoic officer of the law, virtuous to a fault, proves himself up to the task of putting the criminals behind bars.

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Dick Tracy (1950)

Dick Tracy (1950)

Lois Hall and Richard Reeves in Dick Tracy (1950)

Lois Hall and Richard Reeves in Dick Tracy (1950)

Dick Tracyas Dick Tracy

48 episodes48 eps • 1950–1952

Sam Catchemas Sam Catchem

34 episodes34 eps • 1950–1952

William Woodson

Narratoras Narrator

22 episodes22 eps • 1950–1951

Murphyas Murphy…

11 episodes11 eps • 1950–1951

B.R. Ayne aka The Brainas B.R. Ayne aka The Brain…

7 episodes7 eps • 1950

Tess Trueheartas Tess Trueheart…

7 episodes7 eps • 1950

Police Officer Mary Faelbas Police Officer Mary Faelb

6 episodes6 eps

Junioras Junior

6 episodes6 eps • 1950

Diet Smithas Diet Smith

6 episodes6 eps • 1950

George Pembroke

Namgibas Namgib…

6 episodes6 eps • 1950

Christine Larson

Mrs. Voltsas Mrs. Volts…

5 episodes5 eps • 1950

Buckas Buck…

5 episodes5 eps • 1950–1952

Wheelsas Wheels…

5 episodes5 eps • 1950

J. Blackstone Springemas J. Blackstone Springem

5 episodes5 eps • 1950

Prune Faceas Prune Face…

4 episodes4 eps

Gene Roth 4 episodes4 eps

Miss Holtas Miss Holt

4 episodes4 eps • 1950

Bruce Edwards 4 episodes4 eps

Intrepid detective Dick Tracy tangles with a bizarre rogue's gallery of villians. But as always our stoic officer of the law, virtuous to a fault, proves himself up to the task of putting the criminals behind bars.

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Genre
- Drama
Parents guide
- Add content advisory

Trivia
Through the 1950s ABC was an also-ran network which, out of necessity, aired low-budget programs. "Dick Tracy" was popular with kids, but star Ralph Byrd's fatal heart attack in August 1952 precluded the series' continuation.

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10/10

a fascinating blast from the past

I just watched the four episodes of Dick Tracy available on DVD from Alpha Video. I'd read reviews of this early TV series which described it as an ultra-low budget affair and I got what I expected - and more. This is a very low budget series, but I quickly found myself hooked. The ongoing storyline from episode to episode is enjoyably addictive. I was sad when I finally reached the end of the last episode on the DVD. I wanted more. I'd love to see what happens next! Ralph Byrd is terrific as Dick Tracy. He's honest, brave, and fair. There's good chemistry between Tracy and his partner Pat too. The "live" vibe of this show is another plus. These episodes provide a fascinating glimpse at early 1950's television. I just wish there were more episodes available. We need more of this Dick Tracy TV series on DVD!

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lotsafun
Oct 16, 2006

Release date
- September 11, 1950 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Language
- English
Production company
- P.K. Palmer Productions
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Runtime
30 minutes
Color
- Black and White
Sound mix
- Mono
Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1

Dick Tracy (1950)

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