Casey, Crime Photographer - Single Episodes


(4.3 stars; 54 reviews)

CASEY, CRIME PHOTOGRAPHER This series went on the air on July 7, 1943 and lasted until April 22, 1955. A total of 431 episodes were broadcast. Casey, Crime Photographer had more history than substance. It was a B-grade radio detective on a par perhaps with The Adventures of the Falcon , better than Mr Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons , but lacking the style and polish of The Adventures of Sam Spade . Originally appearing in the pages of Black Mask , under the watchful eyes of then-editor Joseph Shaw, Flashgun Casey was the originally fast-talking crime photographer, a big, hot-tempered Boston Mick with a gift for gab and a nose for trouble. No "artiste", Casey kept a bottle of hooch and a .38 in his desk drawer, and boasted of being able to put a "slug where he aimed" and having "two big fists he knew how to use". He appeared in several short stories in the pulps and several novels. Casey, whose first name was never revealed, was the major crime photographer at the fictional Morning Express newspaper. With the help of reporter Ann Williams, he tracked down criminals and solved numerous crimes on this popular mystery-adventure series. Often a picture snapped at a crime scene led Casey to play detective. Casey and Ann often enlisted the aid their police cheif friend, Captain Logan during each week's half-hour episode. In between assighments, crime investigators Casey and Ann went to their favorite tavern, 'The Blue Note', and discussed their adventures with their bartender friend Ethelbert. There the crowd was friendly and the music was more than a backdrop. The jazz piano belonged to Herman Chittison, Matt Crowley and Staats Cotsworth played Casey, with the latter playing the role longer: Alice Reinheart, Betty Furness, Jone Allison, Lesley Woods, and Jan Miner (best remembered in the role) played Ann at different times. Jackson Beck and Bernard Lenrow were heard as Captian Logan and John Gibson played Ethelbert. Sponsors included Anchor-Hocking glass, Toni home permanet, Toni Creme Shampoo and Philip Morris cigarettes. NOTE: Updated with Version 2 files (14-May-2011). From the Old Time Radio Researchers Group. See "Notes" Section below for more information on the OTRR.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.

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Chapters

The Case of the Switched Plates 29:23
The Clue in the Clouds 29:26
The Reunion 24:49
A Tooth for Tooth 25:55
The Red Raincoat 29:37
The Handkerchief 29:27
The Duke of Skid Row 27:29
Christmas Shopping 29:30
The Surprising Corpse 29:29
The Grey Kitten 29:31
The Twenty Minute Alibi 29:31
The Mysterious Lodger 29:32
The Demon Miner 29:32
The Box of Death 29:32
The Gentle Strangler 29:30
King of the Apes 30:08
The Laughing Killer 29:32
Pick-Up 29:32
Acquitted 29:56
The Lady Killer 29:57
Casey and the Self-Made Hero 29:31
Photo of the Dead 29:32
Bright New Star 29:31
Death In Lovers Lane 29:31
The Chivalrous Gunman 29:31
The Busman's Holiday 29:32
Hide-Out 29:30
The Loaded Dice 29:32
Graveyard Gertie 29:32
The Tobacco Pouch 29:32
The Treasure Cave 29:21
The Miscarriage of Justice 29:44
The Wedding Breakfast 29:39
The Camera Bug 29:55
The Lady in Distress 29:33
Great Grandfather's Rent Receipt 29:57
The Case of the Blonde Lipstick 29:21
Too Many Angels 29:23
Earned Reward 29:29
After Turkey - The Bill 29:32
The Serpent Goddess 29:56
The New Will 29:21
The Life of the Party 29:35
The Santa Claus of Bums' Blvd 29:04
Hot New Year's Party 28:22
Queen of the Amazons 29:21
The Miracle 29:43
Ex-Convict 29:14
The Piggy Bank Robbery 29:26
Music to Die By 29:17
Key Witness 29:30
Witchcraft 29:31
The Fix 29:30
Tough Guy 28:54
Fog 29:14
Murder in Black and White 29:41
Blind Justice 29:39
Holiday 28:40
The Scene of the Crime 29:14
The Wolverine 29:56
Cupid Is a Killer 29:23
Sell-Out 29:30
The Death of a Stranger 29:30
The Snowball 25:36
The Coffin 25:36
Thunderbolt 25:06
The Upholsterer 25:35
Wanted - A Gun 22:02
The Bad Little Babe 24:24
The Fire 26:11
The Disappearance of Mr Dizzel 25:33
The Suicide 25:38
Unlucky Numbers 25:32
Woman of Mystery 25:24
The Upholsterer 25:31
The Road Angel 29:28
Source of Information 29:55

Reviews

Favorite of the "B" Detective shows


(3 stars)

Its all about the sidekick. Starting with Jan Minor raised the level of the standard Girl Friday to full fledged wink and a nod "are they or aren't they". Good blend of actual whodunnit elements, just enough corniness, and the third best co-ed duo in the game. So why not an "A" show? In a word? Writing. Slightly above Mr. Keen with a cast that truly deserved better...and never got it. I've heard at least 100 Casey's. The Only ones that stand out are the Lover's lane mystery, the dental one, and the few without Casey. It's a weaker Boston Blackie with better production values and a better acting pool...but a Much less charismatic lead. This is above average ear candy.

SMILE, SAY 'CHEEKY!"


(4 stars)

Great series! sad that the sound quality varies on some. One of O.T.R's finest and most enjoyable shows. BTW, by the way, woman playing Ann Williams later achieved fame as "Madge, the Palmolive dish soap lady" on TV ads. "You're soaking in it!"

fantastic


(5 stars)

I stumbled onto series. It was a pleasant surprise. Top notch all the way through.

Casey Rime Phhotographer


(0.5 stars)

Terrible sound effects. Can't hear dialogs


(5 stars)

I love OTR, & this is one of my favorites. I don't understand why it's known as a "B" because I've always thought of it as being top-notch. History tells us there is 400+ episodes, so it's s real shame that so few of 'em are still on air.

Excellent


(5 stars)

good production and quality, stories were plausible, loved it.

👍 Cool


(5 stars)

I love this show. Its fun and simple.

bit fuzzy but really good episodes.👍🏾


(4 stars)