UK Police series 1960-61 39 episodes x 30 min bw
starring Richard Wyler
as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith
with John Longdon as Superintendent Mercer
recurring support cast: John Serret as Inspector Gouthier / Inspector Frenay ( French Police Chief) Peter Allenby as Ricardi, of the Italian Carabineri
#8"No Other Way" (Peter Allenby plays Lombardi in this one)
#26 "Inside Job", #29 "Mistaken Identity", #39 "The Golden
Shiri")
Premise:
Cases of an Interpol Agent assigned to Scotland Yard
In the U.S some episode of "Man From Interpol" were shown on
NBC's ""Detective's
Diary"" series (circa 1961) together with repeats of
"Mark Saber"
Other Danziger productions included
'Calling Scotland Yard' (NOT the Edgar Lustgarten series)
'The Vise' 'Mark Saber' 'Saber of London' 'The Cheaters'
'Richard The Lionheart'
The background music was by the well-known jazz leader Tony Crombie (his
music not as effective as Bill le Sage for "The Cheaters").
The narrator in the series is ...........? Do you know?
############# Man from Interpol
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############## season 1960-61 ###############
############################################## NBC Saturdays (30Jan1960 to
22Oct1960)
[01] Man From Interpol: NEST OF VIPERS 30Jan1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
rerun 07Jan61 NBC Sat 12:30pm on "Detective's Diary
Directed by Godfrey Grayson
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest cast:
Michael Peake ............ Marco
Willoughby Goddard ....... Russell
Stuart Saunders ....... Bartlett
Synopsis 1 (US):
A counterfeit English bank note and a printing press
are found at the scene of a murder. [TA]
Synopsis 2 (US):
Scotland Yard agent Anthony Smith probes counterfeit-murder case, breaks up ring
of
international counterfeiters in Tarngiers. [ Long Island (NY) Star Journal]
Synopsis 3 (US):
In the opening story, "Nest of Vipers," a special
agent is called to investigate a perfectly forged English bank note and a
murder.
[Rome (NY) Daily Sentinel]
[02] Man From Interpol: THE FEATHERED FRIEND 06Feb1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
23Mar61 [uk] Tyne-Tees
Directed by Godfrey Grayson
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest Cast:
Peter Elliot ........... Hammer (or Harmer)
Gerik Schjelderup ...... Myner
Peggy-Ann Gifford ...... Schmidt
Theodore Wilhelm ....... Dervalt (or Derzalt)
Otto Diamant ........... Brandt
Summary (UK):
Scotland Yard call in Interpol Agent Tony Smith when a pigeon is discovered
carrying diamonds in a canister on its leg.
[03] Man From Interpol: SOUL PEDDLERS 13Feb1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
Script by George St George / Directed by Max Varnel
Voice-over Introduction after titles:
"Rushington Manor near London, England" (rather brief!!)
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest Cast:
Sandor Eles ............ Hatviny
Michael Peake .......... Patrak
Christina Lubitz ....... Zita
Robert Dorning ......... Boss
Donald Tandy ........... Muller
Nyree Dawn Porter ...... Mary
Synopsis (US):
A young valet caught stealing by his English employer pleads that he needed the
money to get
his wife out of Hungary. [TV Guide][TA]
[04] Man From Interpol: ODDS ON MURDER 20Feb1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
Script by Eldon Howard / Directed by Godfrey Grayson
Introduction ".........."
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest Cast:
John le Mesurier ....... Count Salon
Noel Dyson ............. Countess Salon
Bill Owen .............. Tim Stout
Lisa Daniely ........... Nicki
Arnold Bell ............ Harry Ar
James Donnelly ......... Detective
(Note: Bill Owen plays a typical role as a jockey, in a strong cast)
Synopsis (UK):
Tim Stout is the chief jockey for Count and Countess Salon, and when he receives
threatening letters and somebody
tries to shoot him at practice on the course, Anthony Smith, Interpol Agent,
sets out to find the culprit.
[08] Man From Interpol: LOVE BY EXTORTION 19Mar1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
re-run 04Feb61 NBC Sat 12:30pm, on "Detective's Diary"
Script by Brian Clemens
Directed by Montgomery Tully
Intro:"........."
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest Cast:
Robert Ayres ......... Price
Noel Dyson ........... Martha
John Serret .......... Inspector Frenay (recurring)
Brian Worth .......... Paul
Donald Tandy ......... John
Ellen Blueth ......... Gerda
William Hodge ........ Millar
Garard Green ......... Reed
John Stuart .......... Inspector
Howard Lang .......... Sergeant
Totti Truman ......... Miss Prinn
Synopsis:
Investigating the disappearance of a wealthy invalid, Anthony Smith learns
that another Interpol Agent has a similar case in France. NOTE: Some recent copies of #8 "Love by Extortion"
have the end
credits for #20 Murder Below Decks" attached in error. [David Moore]
[09] Man From Interpol: THE DOLL MAKER 26Mar1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
rerun 26Mar61 NBC Sat 12:30pm, on "Detective's Diary
Directed by Robert Lynn
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest Cast:
Rolf Harris .......... Grady
Gordon Sterne ........ Lebois
Robert Henderson ..... Jack
Stella Bonheur ....... Elsa
Charles Hill ......... Kruger
Garard Green ......... Forbes
Eric Dodson .......... Ali
Arnold Yarrow ........ Mayli
Eric Corrie .......... Spencer
Stewart Hillier ...... Steward
Summary (UK):
A passenger on the Silver Star is stopped by customs officials when the ship
docks in Sydney,
Australia. A bronze doll found in the man's luggage is found to contain four
ounzes of heroin.
Interpol Agent Tony Smith is dispatched down under to investigate.
(UK: 24Nov60 ITV A-R London, Thurs 11:07 pm)
[10] Man From Interpol: NO OTHER WAY 02Apr1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
Script by Eldon Howard / Directed by Ernest Morris
Introduction:
"Crime is seldom solved quickly. Sometimes the law must be patient. In this
area of Northern Italy, a fugitive
from justice avoided detection for ten years. This is the small town of Laverno.
The time October 1955."
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest Cast:
Leonard Sachs ......... Mario
Peter Howell .......... Turner
George Roderick ....... Del Papa
Peter Allenby ......... Lombardi (recurring)
Theodore Wilhelm ...... Reverend Poe
Arnold Bell ........... Sir Harry Turner
Nancy Nevinson ........ Maria's wife
Victor Baring ......... Photographer
Synopsis 1 (US):
Agent probes traitor-suspect living In Italy. [Long Island (NY) Star Journal]
Synopsis 2 (US):
A painter living in Italy may be a British traitor. [TV Guide][TA]
[11] Man From Interpol: THE TRAP 09Apr1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
rerun 18Mar61 NBC Sat 12:30pm on "Detective's Diary"
Script by Brian Clemens / Directed by Godfrey Grayson
Introduction:
"Mill Hill London Friday September 25th. The factory of Burston Aircraft Ltd."
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest Cast:
Peter Retynolds ....... Walsh (missing from screen
credits)
Inia Te Wiata ......... Musulo
Chin Yu ............... Tanio
Sheldon Lawrence ...... Pilot
Paddy Webster .. Stewardess
William Hodge .. Passenger
Michael Arlen .. Ley Fong
Note: Peter Reynolds plays "Walsh" whom Smith attempts to extradite
from Japan - but he has NO on-screen credit!)
Synopsis 1 (UK):
Anthony Smith follows a fugitive to Japan, only to find that the
man is a Japanese citizen, not liable to extradition.
Synopsis 2 (US):
Smith tries to lure a criminal away from his sanctuary in Japan.
[12] Man From Interpol: THE MAN WHO SOLD HOPE 16Apr1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
(re-run 01Apr61 NBC Sat 4:00pm Pacific Time)
Script by Brian Clemens / Directed by Robert Lynn
Introduction:
"This is Bremen seaport in North Germany. Of all criminals perhaps
there is none so low or so vile as he who profits from human
suffering, who trades in the helpless, who sells hope when there
is none. Such a man was Karl Moger."
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest Cast:
Walter Gotell ........... Karl Moger
Jacques Cey ............. Pierre
John G Heller ........... Nargy
Stanley Beard ........... Borche
Nancy Nevinson .......... Vera
Summary 1 (UK):
Interpol Agent Tony Smith is assigned to the case of displaced persons being
smuggled illegally
into England. They are being smuggled on board ship from France across the
English Channel.
Smith has to pose as an illegal immigrant in order to get
on board the ship.
Synopsis 2 (UK):
"The Man Who Sold Hope" to displaced persons has thrown two of them into the
English Channel.
When the bodies wash up on the beach, Scotland Yard sends Smith to investigate.
[13] Man From Interpol: THE MURDER RACKET 23Apr1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
(UK airdate: 03Jun61 ITV Tyne-Tees, Thur 10:52pm)
(UK airdate: 25Mar69 ITV Granada, Tue - rpt)
Directed by Godfrey Grayson
Introduction: (it bears only vague relation to the synopsis!)
"Of all the types of crime committed, the apparently motiveless crime is the
most baffling.
This story begins in Paris one clear September night when M. Gaston Lavarre, a
meek mild
mannered respectable French citizen was leaving his downtown office quite late."
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest Cast:
Douglas Jones .......... Lavant
(Tyne-Tees "The Viewer" says Lavant - but this could be Lavarre - above)
Anthony Jacobs ......... Crighton
John Serret ............ Veroux
Jack Melford ........... Wright
John Martin ............ Freddy
David Lander ........... Fowler
William Hodge .......... Major Dartford
Peter Swanwick ......... Sergeant
Andreas Melandrinos .... Concierge
Walter Horsbrugh ....... Detective
Synopsis 1 (UK):
Interpol Agent Tony Smith investigates three apparently motiveless murders. He
learns that a gun of
the same calibre used in the killings was stolen from the house of a Major
Dartford some weeks earlier.
Synopsis 2 (US):
Smith attempts to protect a man he believes will be the next victim in a series
of murders.
[Chicago Tribune] [San Antonio Light]
[14] Man From Interpol: DEATH VIA PARCEL POST 30Apr1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
4May61 [uk] Tyne-Tees, Thur 10:50 pm
Script by Mark Grantham / Directed by Montgomery Tully
Introduction:
"Crimes can start in a multiple of ways. Blatantly or surreptitiously,
meditated or unmeditated, planned or
unplanned. Often the most difficult to solve is that which starts in the hands
of an innocent agent, someone
who is unaware he is being used for criminal ends. Such was the case of Death
via Parcel Post."
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest Cast:
Arnold Bell .............. Gladstone
Grace Arnold ............. Mrs Gladstone
John Brooking ............ Jameson
Garard Green ............. Gavali
Arthur Gomez ............. Razel
Paul Craig ............... Ring
Synopsis (UK):
An archeologist is blown to pieces by a bomb which is delivered to
him by parcel post. Interpol Agent Smith is called in to investigate.
Note: One of the best stories [David Moore]
[16] Man From Interpol: THE CASE OF MIKE KRELLO 14May1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
2Mar61 [uk] A-R London, Thur 11:05 pm
3Jan69 [uk] Granada (rpt)
Script by Eldon Howard / Directed by Montgomery Tully
Introduction:
"October 21st. The place London, England. The time 9.14am"
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest Cast:
Bill O'Connor .......... Krello
Michael Peake .......... Wallace
Diana Chesney .......... Mullins
Colin Tapley ........... Granz
Sylvia Francis ......... Moore
Derek Prentice ......... Mr. Smith
Eric Dodson ............ Kara
Maisie MacFaquhar ...... Woman
Miko Sperber ........... Doctor
Synopsis (UK):
Mike Krello, a brilliant scientist from America, working in England, disappears
on
the morning of an important test of a new atomic device. His boss contacts
Interpol.
[17] Man From Interpol: KILLER WITH A LONG ARM 21May1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
Script by Brian Clemens / Directed by Montgomery Tully
Introduction ".........."
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest Cast:
Peter Vaughn ........... Karl
Maurice Kaufmann ....... Sando
Ian Fleming ............ Wilmot
Richard Shaw ........... Pato
Stuart Saunders ........ Grocer
Robert Raglan .......... Grocer
Summary (UK):
A gunsmith is shot and killed in his own shop and a rifle with a telescopic
sight is stolen. When
it comes to light that this crime has international connections Interpol Agent
Anthony Smith is
assigned to track down the murderer or murderers. Note: Peter Vaughn in a
typical sinister role
as a marksman who takes over a professor's home to commit an assassination
[18] Man From Interpol: MURDER IN THE SMART SET 28May1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
Written by: Mark Grantham / Directed by: Montgomery Tully
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest Cast:
Harriette Johns ........... Anne Winter
Shirley Cain ............... Mrs Benson
Geoffrey Denton ......... Collins
Brian Nissen ............... Simpson
David Lander .............. Riggs
John Serret .................. Raimondo
Derek Prentice ............ Fennelly
Garard Green .............. Mr Davies
Sonya Roy ................... Mrs Davies
Nora Gordon ............... Woman
Note: above data from TV Times screening in London area
Friday April 7th 1961 11.32pm [David Moore, Dinosaur TV]
Synopsis 1 (UK):
Anthony Smith of Interpol is called in when a murder is committed which has
international
connections. He interviews Ann Winter who is a gossip column writer with the
smart set.
Synopsis 2 (US):
Investigating a murder and jewel robbery, Smith is put on the wrong track. A
bitter gossip
columnist has gives him some bum steers. [TV Guide magazine]
Synopsis 3 (US):
While investigating a murder that has international implications, Agent Smith
receives an
incorrect tip from a gossip columnist. [Winnipeg (Manitoba) Free Press]
[19] Man From Interpol: THE FRONT MAN 04June1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
re-run NBC 01Jul61, Sat 12:30pm, on "Detective's Diary"
Script by Stanley Miller / Directed by Peter Curran
Introduction: "The roads of crime lead to many strange assignments in many lands. Or so it
seemed one morning last
spring when Interpol Agent Anthony Smith landed in Paris. Paris was no new
adventure for Smith. His
frequent visits off duty had familiarised him with the people and the city. Now
he journeyed straight to his
hotel, checked in and left immediately to visit his old friend Inspector
Gouthier at the Surete."
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest Cast includes:
John Serret ............. Inspector Gouthier (recurring)
Peter Dyneley ........... Gerrard
Christina Lubitz ........ Jeanette
Bandana Das Gupta ........ Nadia
Note:
A long introduction to make use of the fact that they actually had filmed in
Paris.[David Moore]
Synopsis (UK):
Smith, called in by the French police on a smuggling case, finds the path
to one of his suspects blocked by a tough secretary.
[20] Man From Interpol: MURDER BELOW DECKS 11June1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
re-run 08Jul61 NBC Sat 12:30pm on "Detective's Diary"
Script by Mark Grantham / Directed by Montgomery Tully
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest Cast:
Bandana das Gupta ....... Hamisa
Peter Elliott ........... Kuali
Homi Bode ............... Police Chief
Michael Peake ........... Moturno
Mahmoud Mali ............ Ali
Walter Randell .......... Saleb
Synopsis 1 (UK):
An Indian is found murdered on a ship sailing from England and Interpol is
called in to investigate.
Synopsis 2 (UK):
Smith, investigating a shipboard murder, follows a trail which leads to a small
village in India.
Note: Some recent copies of #7 "Love by Extortion" have the end
credits for #22 "Murder Below Decks" attached in error. [David Moore] NOTE: Some recent copies of #8 "Love by Extortion"
have the end
credits for #20 "Murder Below Decks" attached in error. [D. Moore]
[21] Man From Interpol: INTERNATIONAL DIAMOND INCIDENT 18June1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
Directed by Montgomery Tully
Introduction: "The business of the law takes on many strange tasks. Human situations it has
to unravel in its efforts to apprehend the
criminal. Failings and heartbreaks of ordinary people who do not normally come
into the orbit of crime are all too often
thrown in the path of the lawman as he performs his duty. It was a case that
involved simple ordinary people which
began one morning in the lovely city of Amsterdam, capital city of Holland. The
date Wednesday October 9th. John Day
an American on holiday in the city, entered the building of Yonkers and Company,
wholesale diamond merchants."
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest Cast:
Paul Carpenter .. Day
Jill Melford .. Gloria
Brian Murray .. Peter
Geoffrey Bayldon
Synopsis (US):
Tony Smith is asked to investigate when a girl discovers that her expensive
engagement ring holds
only worthless glass. [Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star] Note: I think the
expenses must have run to filming in Holland too! [David Moore]
[22] Man From Interpol: THE LAST WORDS 25June1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
Script by Brian Clemens / Directed by Godfrey Grayson
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest Cast:
Pete Murray ............ Haynes
Ian Fleming ............ Governor
Jill Williams .......... Julia
Anthony Jacobs ......... Parro
Geoffrey Hibbert ....... Wilson
Paul Craig ............. Martin
Summary (UK) :
A crook, serving a sentence for robbery dies in his cell. It is thought that,
before he died, he might have
told his cell mate Haynes, where he stashed the money he stole. Because the
money was in a foreign currency,
Interpol is called in and Agent Anthony Smith is assigned the case.
[23] Man From Interpol: THE MAHARAJAH OF DEN 02July1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
rerun 01Apr61 NBC Sat 12:30pm on "Detective's Diary"
rerun 08Apr61 NBC, Sat 4pm PT (delayed West Coast "Detective's Diary" showing?)
Script: Eldon Howard / Directed by Peter Curran
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest Cast:
Francis Matthews ....... Maharajah of Den
George Pastell ......... Kubetz
Nicholas Brady ......... Kelly
Frank Olegario ......... Tai
Dinah Anne Rogers ...... Maharanee
Martin Wyldeck .......... Hotel Manager
Synopsis (UK):
Smith is sent to India to escort "The Maharajah of Den" on his visit to England.
When the
Maharajah reaches his hotel, he finds that the accommodations include a
murderer.
[24] Man From Interpol: DIPLOMATIC COURIER 09July1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
Script by Howard Eldon / Directed by Montgomery Tully
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest Cast includes
John McLaren ......... Mundy
Nora Gordon ......... Miss May
Catherine Ellison ......... Virginia
Richard Shaw ......... Swift
Synopsis (US):
Investigating the disappearance of an American "Diplomatic Courier," Smith finds
that
the man liked to go fishing. [TV Guide magazine]
[25] Man From Interpol: INSIDE JOB 16July1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
Script by Brian Clemens / Directed by Godfrey Grayson
Introduction:"...."
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest Cast:
Robert Arden ............ Peters
Nyree Dawn Porter ....... Signora
Nicholas Brady .......... Basett
Peter Allenby ........... Ricardi (recurring)
Bill O' Connor .......... Farrow
Synopsis (US):
Anthony Smith is assigned to trace the source of heroin found among the
belongings of a London traffic victim.
[Chicago Tribune]
[26] Man From Interpol: A WOMAN IN PARIS 23July1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
Script by Eldon Howard / Directed by Montgomery Tully
Intro:"....."
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest Cast:
Norman Mitchell ........ Fred
Martine Alexis ......... Margo
Andre Charise .......... Reservation Clerk
Andreas Malandrinos .... Renea
Andre Maranne .......... Information Clerk
Synopsis 1 (UK):
Anthony Smith is assigned to investigate the disappearance, in Paris, of the son
of a wealthy man.
Smith is helped by Inspector Duval of the Surete.
Synopsis 2 (US):
Anthony Smith, investigating the disappearance of a wealthy Englishmans son in
France,
find the youngster involved in a romance. [Chicago Tribune].
[27] Man From Interpol: MISTAKEN IDENTITY 30July1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
Script: Brian Clemens / Directed by Godfrey Grayson
Intro: "Crime has a strange way of having small beginnings. This started on a
deserted French road."
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest Cast:
John Serret... Inspector Gouthier (recurring)
Charles Leno... Benson
Dorothy Gordon... Ruth Benson
Peter Allenby... Ricardi (recurring)
Carl Duering... Pietro
Lois Daine... Julie Marsh
Synopsis (US):
A charred body found in an auto wreck in France is reported to be that of an
English business man. [Chicago Tribune]
[28] Man From Interpol: MAN ALONE 06Aug1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
04Dec61 [uk] Tyne-Tees, Mon 11:30 pm
Story by Brian Clemens / Directed by Max Varnel
Introduction: "Bushey Heath near London, Thursday October 25th. A branch office of
Challoner's Bank Limited."
Note: A two minute introduction filmed on location, presumably shot in nearby
Elstree, shows a bank guard being killed outside the bank in a wages snatch.
Starring:
Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest Cast:
William Ingram .......... Paul Lloyd
Michael Balfour ......... Barney
Kenneth Warren .......... Charley
Jack Taylor ............. Frankey
Robert Rietty ........... Giovani
Victor Rietty ........... Manager
Summary (UK):
Paul Lloyd is wanted by Interpol for killing a guard after stealing money from a
Bank and leaves the
country for Italy. Giovani, a small-town policeman, sees Lloyd, arrests him,
then telephones Interpol,
and Tony Smith is sent out to Italy to bring him back to England for trial.
[29] Man From Interpol: MISSING CHILD 13Aug1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
27Nov61 [uk] Tyne-Tees, Mon 11:30 pm
Written by Eldon Howard / Directed by Max Varnel
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest Cast:
Ferdy Mayne ............. Haja
Lorraine Clewes ......... Mrs. Haja
Marion Mathie ........... Miss Tanner
Derek Blomfield ......... Alain
Christopher Whitty ...... Steven
Gordon Phillott ......... Butler
Colin Tapley ............ Dr. Peters
Summary 1 (UK):
Interpol Agent Anthony Smith is called in when Steven, the son of Ambassador
Haja,
has disappeared and Haja is afraid that it may international implications.
Synopsis 2 (US):
A crudely scrawled letter is a clue to the whereabouts of a missing child. [Long
Island (NY) Star Journal]
[30] Man From Interpol: THE BIG THIRST 20Aug1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
11May61 [uk] Tyne-Tees
Directed by Godfrey Grayson
Introduction: "Though Prohibition was repealed in the US in 1932, one state remained dry.
This is the
story of how Interpol agents of three countries became involved in a bootlegging
racket."
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest Cast:
C Denier Warren ....... Clerk
Jerold Wells .......... Slim
Margo Mayne ........... Rosie
Robert O'Neil ......... Curly
Patricia Punkett ...... Betty
Patrick Connor ........ Tyler
Harry Walker .......... McLeod
John McLaren ......... Craddock
Synopsis 1:
This episode concerns Smith's attempts to track down illicit booze. [D. Moore]
Synopsis 2:
Agent Smith is sent to the United States in a disguise to help uncover a
bootlegging racket. [Chicago Tribune] NOTE: Some recent copies of #31 "My Brother's Keeper"
have the end
credits for #30 "The Big Thirst" attached in error. [D. Moore]
[31] Man From Interpol: MY BROTHER'S KEEPER 27Aug1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
Directed by Godfrey Grayson
Introduction: " "
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest cast:
Douglas Jones .. Lavant
Anthony Jacobs .. Crighton
Synopsis 1 (US):
Agent Smith calls upon a visitor from Australia to aid in solving a murder.
[Chicago Tribune]
Synopsis 2 (US):
An old tramp sees a murder. NOTE: Some recent copies of #31 "My Brother's Keeper"
have the end
credits for #30 "The Big Thirst" attached in error. [D. Moore]
[32] Man From Interpol: DEATH IN OILS 03Sep60 NBC Sat on "Detective's Diary" [original network airdate]
01Aug61 ITV Tyne Tees UK, Tue 7:00pm Written by Mark Grantham / Directed by
Godfrey Grayson
Introduction: "Late one June evening, the night watchman was carrying out his round as part
of his normal security procedure. Among
the many famous pictures on show was part of the private collection of John C.
Terrance, the American art connoisseur."
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest Cast:
Ralph Michael .......... Fliegler
Robert Ayres ........... Terrance
Gerard Green ........... Collins
Walter Gotell .......... Gerhardt
Carl Duering ........... Karl
Theodore Wilhelm ....... Curator
David Hadda ............ Sailor
Silvia Francis ......... Mary
Synopsis (UK):
An American artist is much disturbed when he finds that some of his paintings
have been stolen during an exhibition
and fakes substituted. When the curator of the art gallery is murdered Interpol
Agent Tony Smith is called in.
[33] Man From Interpol: MULTI-MURDER 10Sep1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
rerun 12Aug61 [us] NBC Saturday 12:30pm
Script Brian Clemens / Directed by Godfrey Grayson
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest Cast:
John Charlesworth .. Bruno
Robert Raikes .. Purcell
Guy Deghy .. Vilmech
Mark Singleton .. Tremayne
Synopsis (US):
When a plane mysteriously blows up over the Austrian-Hungarian border,
Smith crosses into Communist territory to retrieve a vital part.
Synopsis (UK):
A bomb explodes on an aircraft near the Austrian- Hungarian border, scattering
some debris behind the Iron Curtain.
International repercussions are anticipated, so Interpol is called in, and agent
Antony Smith is assigned. Smith vainly
attempts to persuade the police chief there to hand over key evidence. However
they find common ground in a love
of Sherlock Holmes.
(Note: There's a nice concluding touch : to thank the policeman for his
co-operation Smith sends him a Holmes pipe.)
(Note: as the end titles are partly missing it is possible that this information
was simply tagged on from
another episode and is incorrect. Directed by Montgomery Tully ?) [David Moore]
[34] Man From Interpol: LATEST FASHION(S) IN CRIME 17Sep1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
Directed by Godfrey Grayson
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest cast:
Ferdy Mayne .. Delarge
Natalie Lynn .. Mrs. Worthington
Mark Singleton .. Reggie
Vanda Godsell .. Diane
Summary (UK):
Designs are being stolen from the "House of DeLarge", a fashion centre. Interpol
Agent Tony Smith is
called in. He figures the thieves will try the same trick again and is waiting
for them when they do..
[35] Man From Interpol: THE ART OF MURDER 24Sep1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
Directed by Godfrey Grayson
Introduction:
"Nassau, Bahamas. A morning in early February."
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest cast:
Lionel Ngakane .. Regent
John Harrison .. Leaver
Sonny McKenzie .. Jeekra
Synopsis 1 (US):
Agent Smith is sent to find the killer of another agent. [Chicago Tribune]
Synopsis 2 (US):
When an Interpol agent is murdered during an assignment in the Bahamas, Anthony
Smith is sent to find the killer.
Working with the captain of the Bahamas police force, Smith finds a painting
done by the dead agent, which helps
set the course of action. [Bluefield (WV) Daily Telegraph]
[36] Man From Interpol: THE CHILD OF EVE 01Oct1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
Directed by Godfrey Grayson
Introduction:
"Superintendent Mercer and Interpol agent Anthony Smith worked on many difficult
assignments. But they
had no way of knowing that at that moment in a village in France one of their
most amusing cases was beginning."
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest Cast includes:
Lisa Daniely
Synopsis 1 (US):
Pierre, a French peasant, has followed Dianah, his fiancee, all the way from
England. She had
taken him for all he was worth and then she left him. [Bristol (PA) Daily
Courier] [TA]
Synopsis 2 (US):
An irate French peasant enlists Scotland Yards aid to find his fiancee who
disappeared in England after duping
him of his life savings. [Chicago Tribune] [TA]
[37] Man From Interpol: TIGHT SECRET 08Oct1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
Script: Ken Taylor / Directed by Godfrey Grayson
Introduction: " .......... "
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest Cast:
Gerard Heinz ........ Kaufman
George Pastell ...... Vic
Jack May ............ Tom
John Gabriel ........ Coutant
Eira Heath .......... Mitzi
Synopsis (US):
A young man tries to get the combination of a safe by courting the daughter of a
retired jeweler in "Tight Secret." [Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star]
[38] Man From Interpol: THE BIG RACKET 15Oct1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
Script by Brian Clemens / Directed by Godfrey Grayson
Intro:"......"
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest Cast:
Robert Cawdron .......... Jack lewis
Joan Peart .............. Elsa Lewis
Charles Lamb ............ Fred
C. Denier Warren ........ Bob
John Baker .............. Harry
Josephine Stuart ........ Betty
Synopsis (US):
When several residents of a home for elderly people disappear in a cafe, Tony
Smith decides to set himself up
as bait. He dresses like an elderly person and goes to the cafe. [Bristol (PA)
Daily Courier]
[39] Man From Interpol: THE GOLDEN SHIRRI
(final episode) 22Oct1960 [us] NBC Saturday 10:30pm Eastern [original network airdate]
Story by Mark Grantham / Directed by Montgomery Tully
Starring: Richard Wyler (as Interpol Agent Anthony Smith)
with: John Longden (as Supt. Mercer)
Guest Cast:
Arthur Gomez ........... Khan
Neil Hallett ........... Curt Bridges
Diane Aubrey ........... Barbara
Carl Duering ........... Pinelli
Peter Allenby .......... Ricardi (recurring)
George Roderick ........ Amato
Synopsis (UK):
Khan, a visiting Eastern dignitary, is told to contact Interpol when a priceless
statue is stolen from his apartments
after a party. Interpol Agent Anthony Smith is assigned to the case and begins
checking on guests at the party..
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########## comments by David Moore ###########
The series has been put on video with the copyright "Cinema Greats (1989)",
a rather ambitious legend! Bravo TV showed it ad nauseam in the 1990's so
I don't think I missed any episodes. The ones that I don't believe they
showed and therefore presumably were not put on to video were the following
episodes: 1, 2, 10, 18, 22 ,32 , 35. (total=7). All the other 32 were on
video. (However see my note on episode 31). Some episodes lacked cast lists
at the end and with others the title page had clearly gone missing and a
replacement added with a recreated title page. A few were American copies
with the Bayer sponsorship advertisement still intact and the concluding
shot: "NBC presentation".
Many of the programmes are dated 1960 but some I have noted as 1959 (No
other Way) (All the dead were Harrisons)(Escape Route)(Key Witness)(Out of
thin air). Does this mean these were shot first? There seem several styles
of printing for the episode title and it may be that several versions
existed for different markets. Episode 3 is dated 1960,
* by cast lists indicates I have identified these from videos of the show
- hopefully correctly! A curious feature of the cast lists is that on a
few occasions the main "guest" star isn't mentioned in the cast lists: thus
Peter Reynolds has the main role in Episode 9 but isn't on the video cast
list. Similarly in Episode 12 the arch criminal named Karl Moger isn't listed
in the cast list. I thought maybe some cast lists were "borrowed" from other
episodes but though I haven't had time to play all the episodes specially,
the ones I checked have the correct listings (thus Episode 9).
The usual finishing cast list has the background of a world map. However
episode 9 has (curiously) Mark Saber-style background and episode 3 has a
different plainer background. This may have been an episode obtained from
another country ( NB American shows noted above and I noticed one or two
episodes from other 50's series - not this one- were in French!!).
A lot of actors appear several times in the series (eg Michael Peake) in
different roles, but two who appear in the same role are: John Serret as
the French Police Chief and Peter Allenby of the Italian Carabineri. It
seems to me that though most of the series is shot in and around Elstree
Studios, Richard Wyler and a cameraman went to the two above countries
to do some external scenes on film. (No expense spared!)
I give some introductions, - where I have these but have not included here,
this is indicated by".......". The introductions sometimes give a helpful
summary of the plot. However many are not useful at all.
I was amazed that 13 episodes were shown as late as 1966 in Germany - I
expect you have seen the website which lists this. Perhaps there are cast
lists to be had from this source? Frankly the series looked rather dated in
1960 beside Danger Man etc, which no doubt explains why it was often shown
late at night. A comment , I think in a 90's TV guide, said the show was
"like something from another age", but I rather like its innocent
uncomplicated charm. And the plots are straightforward too!
Thanks for yours!
David Moore
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