Public Prosecutor
A film noir drama-dey cop & crime show, Public Prosecutor was created for one major networks but they gave up on the series and another early TV network called DuMont picked it up.
- 1947-1951
- 1 season
- NBC
- Suspense, Drama
A film noir drama-dey cop & crime show, Public Prosecutor was created for one major networks but they gave up on the series and another early TV network called DuMont picked it up.
Season 1 Episode Guide
14 Episodes 1947 - 1948
Episode 1
The Case of the Missing Bullets
Sun, Sep 6, 2026 17 mins
A police patrolman is shot and killed in a dark alley. Three persons with motive were all seen nearby.
Episode 5
The Case of the Strange Suicide
Sun, Sep 6, 2026 17 mins
Woman sets up a meeting with Allen but is found dead in an auto accident the day before. Even more strange is the suicide note found in her apartment. Allen, of course, is not buying it.
Episode 8
The Case of The Family Affair
Sun, Sep 6, 2026
Episode 9
The Case of the Missing Hour
Sun, Sep 6, 2026 18 mins
A publisher is found dead at his country estate. The 3 suspects are an author, a paramour, and a servant.
Episode 12
The Case of the Man Who Wasn't There
Sun, Sep 6, 2026 17 mins
Allen tries to convict Prince Zernie, an often accused but never convicted criminal, for a jewel theft and learns at the trial that the man has another air-tight alibi.
Episode 14
The Case of the Comic Strip Murder
Sun, Sep 6, 2026 17 mins
A comic book artist is wealthy through his work. His death looks like suicide but could it be murder?
Episode 15
The Case of the Dead Man's Voice
Sun, Sep 6, 2026 17 mins
A murder mystery novelist leaves a tape recording taunting the police over his own murder.
Episode 17
The Case of the Shattered Mirror
Sun, Sep 6, 2026 17 mins
All the suspects claim that Walter Maxwell was already dead when they arrived at his apartment. Therefore, one of them is lying.
Episode 20
The Case of the Devil's Heart
Sun, Sep 6, 2026
An 18-year old boy is found dead in the greenhouse. Did the wacky gardener do it, or was it one of the other 3 suspects?
Episode 21
The Case of the Glamour Girls
Sun, Sep 6, 2026
Glamour photographer shoots photos of many lovely women for the fashion magazines. When one of them shoots him, Allen must figure out which one of the jilted lovers did it.
Episode 22
The Case of Crepe for Suzette
Sun, Sep 6, 2026
Suzette, a French torch singer, is strangled and Allen and Lt. Evans search for the murderer. Was it the ex maid, the ex husband, or someone else?
Episode 23
The Case of the Thousand Terrors
Sun, Sep 6, 2026 17 mins
Woman contacts Allen frantic that someone is trying to murder her. Allen must decide if someone actually is out to get her or if she's just a loon.
Episode 24
The Case of the Innocent Lion
Sun, Sep 6, 2026 17 mins
A drunken lion tamer is found mauled in the lion cage. However, Evans also finds a 6-inch hole in his back. So, Allen must figure out who stabbed the lion tamer.
Episode 25
The Case of the Murder Melody
Sun, Sep 6, 2026