October 15, 2011
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Early Who Dun Its
Early Forensics
1. The first police force in the world was French of 1856, known as the marechaussee.
2. All sciences are now in apllication to solving crime
3. Inventions such as the microscope, ultra-violet rays, moulage castings, Bertillon system of measurements, ancient Chinese finger-printing, helixometer in weapon ballistics, Keeler polygraph or lie detector in interogations, scopolamine or truth serum, ink oxides to sulphides, blood tests and toxicology use the sciences of microchemistry and with a microspectroscope, all enhance a photographic, international criminal exchange.
4. The perfect crime is now becoming a mere myth because science has shown that the so-called “perfect crime” was simply a matter of imperfect investigation now revealed in a glass world.
(source: Scientific Crime Detection by C.S. Campbell, 1920's)
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The #"White Shadow", an early production of Alfred Hitchcock (as an asstistant director) has recently been discovered in New Zealand. A lot of quality directors, actors & actresses received their early starts with Alfred as a director-producer. He is regarded as the master of mystery and mayhem. Short story dramatizations and cold case files enacted on stage, show any arm-chair detective or rookie cop their foundation study questions; in visual context. The attributes of murder (alibi, corpse, forensics, motive, suspects, weapon, witnesses, etc.) are all studied. Sidereal time and real-time enactments, effected by historical happenings, show us it's been done before; nothing is original in crime; masterminds are rare and few. They do get caught. He should have been knighted. Stories of criminology, were judged by the detective 'looking for a sponsor'.
Opinion: After reviewing only a few shows, it looks like he began with local drama clubs. He developed his cast and crew to be the best of the best. Text reviews have not been consulted – only his films.Step 1: Radio presentation to create an interest in his productions.
Step 2: Sponsor introductions as the actor, director, etc. to back future presentations.
Step 3: Half hour presentations (with guest directors) while auditioning the film industry.
Step 4: One hour dramatization screening for film development later.
Step 5: His films now have quality players who know his direction and expectations for quality.
Perfect Crimes from Alfred Hitchcock's Presents:
Story: Arthur Sponsor Intro: Invention eggample Director: A. Hitchcock
Pitch: Modern semi-automated poultry farm involves a search for a missing woman.
Story: Avon Emeralds Sponsor Intro: Ketchup leak from travel case Director: B. Windust
Pitch: To avoid British taxes the detective helps get the jewels to France.
Story: Help Wanted Sponsor Intro: Leisure intro while reading. Director: J. Neilson
Pitch: Murder Inc. type of hit on a blackmailer.
Story: Lamb to the Slaughter Sponsor Intro: Grocery shopping ticket Director: A. Hitchcock
Pitch: Wife of alcoholic husband divorces him with a frozen lamb leg. Evidence is eaten.
Story: Listen, Listen Sponsor Intro: The Silent Voice Director: D. Taylor
Pitch: Religious Confession that is not believed of a serial killer- copycat murder.
Story: Malice Domestic Sponsor Intro: Lawyer's opening statement. Director: J. Lucas
Pitch: Murderer poisoned himself to draw suspicion away from himself.
Story: Mink Sponsor Intro: New diet in jailbreak. Director: R. Stevenson
Pitch: An adulterer loses her mink because of a twist in circumtances.
Story: Motive Sponsor Intro: Tailored to the button-hole. Director: R. Stevens
Pitch: A case is presented without motive to eliminate “reasonable doubt” to the jury at trial.
Story: The Big Switch Sponsor Intro: Mousetrap & the perfect alibi? Director: D. Weis
Pitch: Chicago Prohibition Mob Hit with alibi reversed.
Story: The Case of Mr Pelham Sponsor Intro: Mischief discussion. Director: A. Hitchcock
Pitch: Double Life Coaching. Corporate replacements used as mystery of those replaced.
Story: The Crocodile Case Sponsor Intro: Comercial comic relief. Director: D. Taylor
Pitch: Personal case from the murder scene points a finger at the murderer.
Story: The Diamond Necklace Sponsor Intro: Art Exhibit Tour Guide. Director: H. Daugherty
Pitch: Diamond theft – inside scam.
Story: The Dusty Drawer Sponsor Intro: Bank Tellers' Note. Director: H. Daugherty
Pitch: White collar crime takes a twist in revenge.
Story: The Hero Sponsor Info: Test Tube (Ship in a Bottle) Director: J. Brahm
Pitch: An attempt to save a suicidal acquaintance results in an award for murder.
Story: The Perfect Crime Sponsor Info: Holmes character & bubbles. Director: A. Hitchcock
Pitch: A renowned crack detective caught up to no good with an impulsive murder.
Story: The Perfect Murder Sponsor Info: Hollywood crime statistics. Director: R. Stevens
Pitch: Antique murder twist using food for purpose of an inheritance.
Story: The Legacy Sponsor Info: Caught in the web of things. Director: J. Neilson
Pitch: Freudian Psychology of a Playboy into self murder or suicide.