MAN FROM INTERPOL

Full Name:	Anthony Smith
Nationality:	British
Organization:	Interpol
Occupation	Agent

Creator:	Edward J. Danziger, Harry Lee Danziger
Time Span:	1960 - 1960

ABOUT THE SERIES

Anthony Smith is an agent with Interpol.

Billed in blurbs at the time these adventures were being aired as "the mightiest international police force of this or any other time", Interpol is depicted as having a "long arm" which "reaches across five continents". It is said in an introduction that its full name was "The International Criminal Police Organization" and was "a network uniting 63 nations against crime and this is an episode of the Man From Interpol".

Working largely alone or with representatives of the local law enforcement organizations in whichever country he might be sent for that particular case, Smith is a handsome dark-haired (combed straight back) man in his mid-to-late 30s. He is invariably seen well dressed in a suit and tie and wearing a knee-length tan trenchcoat (no hat) with an upturned collar.

His cases/assignments will take him to numerous countries. Some of them will involve crimes or mysteries that do not fit into the criteria for this compendium but enough do that he belongs here; smuggling, secret stealing, VIP kidnapping, assassination - all of which involve movement between countries - these are the sort of missions that Smith is brought in to handle.

In more than half of the cases we follow Smith investigating, he will have been sent there by a Superintendent Mercer, an older, more somber man, who definitely comes across as Smith's supervisor. This could be the case with Mercer also working for Interpol or Mercer could just be having a good rapport with Smith and taking a customary leadership position.

Smith can be a man of action when the situation demands, using his fists and firearms as required, but he far prefers to use tact and diplomacy.

TELEVISION


Number of Episodes:	39
First Appearance:	1960
Last Appearance:	1960
Network:	NBC

REGULAR CAST
Richard Stapley	Anthony Smith [ 1 ]
John Longden	Supt. Mercer [ 1 ]

This is definitely a cross-ocean operation in that the creators were two American brothers who also worked a good deal in England. They produced this 39-episode crime/pseudo-spy series in England and aired it there and in the States.

The star of the show was Richard Shapley who acted for a time under that name and for some time under the stage name of Richard Wyler.

Note: there is some discrepancy as to the exact order and times of airing. Since each episode was stand-alone, it is not that big of a deal.


1	Nest Of Vipers Episode S1-1, first aired 01/30/1960 Director: Godfrey Grayson Writer: Brian Clemens The discovery of a perfectly counterfeited British pound note is accompanied with a murder.

2	The Feathered Friend Episode S1-2, first aired 02/06/1960 Director: Godfrey Grayson Writer: Unknown Scotland Yard call in Interpol Agent Tony Smith when a pigeon is discovered carrying diamonds in a canister on its leg.

3	Soul Peddlers Episode S1-3, first aired 02/13/1960 Director: Max Varnel Writer: George St George A young valet caught stealing by his English employer pleads that he needed the money to get his wife out of Hungary.

4	Odds On Murder Episode S1-4, first aired 02/20/1960 Director: Godfrey Grayson Writer: Eldon Howard 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.

5	The Key Witness Episode S1-5, first aired 02/27/1960 Director: Godfrey Grayson Writer: Brian Clemens Smith races a paid gunman to find a frightened witness to a gangland killing. Smith learns that the gunman is on his way to England from his native Italy.

6	Escape Route Episode S1-6, first aired 03/05/1960 Director: Ernest Morris Writer: Stanley Miller Henry, a mild mannered clerk at Challoner's Bank - same name as episode 28-, absconds with a nice retirement nest egg to the South Seas. Smith is sent to get him back.

7	All The Dead Were Harrisons Episode S1-7, first aired 03/12/1960 Director: Godfrey Grayson Writer: Unknown Scotland Yard is puzzled by the mysterious deaths of several people, all with the surname of Harrison. When an old lady with that name is murdered in her lonely house, Interpol Agent Tony Smith is assigned to the case. He travels to Canada to investigate one of the previous deaths of a Harrison. [David Moore]

8	Love By Extortion Episode S1-8, first aired 03/19/1960 Director: Montgomery Tully Writer: Brian Clemens Investigating the disappearance of a wealthy invalid, Anthony Smith learns that another Interpol Agent has a similar case in France.

9	The Doll Maker Episode S1-9, first aired 03/26/1960 Director: Robert Lynn Writer: Unknown 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.

10	No Other Way Episode S1-10, first aired 04/02/1960 Director: Ernest Morris Writer: Eldon Howard A painter living in Italy may be a British traitor.

11	The Trap Episode S1-11, first aired 04/09/1960 Director: Godfrey Grayson Writer: Brian Clemens Anthony Smith follows a fugitive to Japan, only to find that the man is a Japanese citizen, not liable to extradition. so Smith tries to lure him away from his sanctuary in Japan.

12	The Man Who Sold Hope Episode S1-12, first aired 04/16/1960 Director: Robert Lynn Writer: Brian Clemens 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.

13	The Murder Racket Episode S1-13, first aired 04/23/1960 Director: Godfrey Grayson Writer: Brian Clemens 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.

14	Death Via Parcel Post Episode S1-14, first aired 04/30/1960 Director: Montgomery Tully Writer: Mark Grantham 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.

15	Out Of Thin Air Episode S1-15, first aired 05/07/1960 Director: Montgomery Tully Writer: Brian Clemens Interpol Agent Anthony Smith is called in when a truck is found burnt out with its two occupants dead and its shipment missing. This shipment, gold cigarette lighters, is found to have been smuggled in from France.

16	The Case Of Mike Krello Episode S1-16, first aired 05/14/1960 Director: Montgomery Tully Writer: Eldon Howard 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	Killer With A Long Arm Episode S1-17, first aired 05/21/1960 Director: Montgomery Tully Writer: Brian Clemens 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.

18	Murder In The Smart Set Episode S1-18, first aired 05/28/1960 Director: Montgomery Tully Writer: Mark Grantham 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.

19	The Front Man Episode S1-19, first aired 06/04/1960 Director: Peter Curran Writer: Stanley Miller 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	Murder Below Decks Episode S1-20, first aired 06/11/1960 Director: Montgomery Tully Writer: Mark Grantham An Indian is found murdered on a ship sailing from England and Interpol is called in to investigate.

21	International Diamond Incident Episode S1-21, first aired 06/18/1960 Director: Montgomery Tully Writer: Unknown Tony Smith is asked to investigate when a girl discovers that her expensive engagement ring holds only worthless glass.

22	The Last Words Episode S1-22, first aired 06/25/1960 Director: Godfrey Grayson Writer: Brian Clemens 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	The Maharajah Of Den Episode S1-23, first aired 07/02/1960 Director: Peter Curran Writer: Eldon Howard 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	Diplomatic Courier Episode S1-24, first aired 07/09/1960 Director: Montgomery Tully Writer: Howard Eldon Investigating the disappearance of an American ""Diplomatic Courier,"" Smith finds that the man liked to go fishing.

25	Inside Job Episode S1-25, first aired 07/16/1960 Director: Godfrey Grayson Writer: Brian Clemens Anthony Smith is assigned to trace the source of heroin found among the belongings of a London traffic victim.

26	A Woman In Paris Episode S1-26, first aired 07/23/1960 Director: Montgomery Tully Writer: Eldon Howard Anthony Smith is assigned to investigate the disappearance, in Paris, of the son of a wealthy man. He finds romance is involved.

27	Mistaken Identity Episode S1-27, first aired 07/30/1960 Director: Godfrey Grayson Writer: Brian Clemens A charred body found in an auto wreck in France is reported to be that of an English business man. [Chicago Tribune]

28	Man Alone Episode S1-28, first aired 08/06/1960 Director: Max Varnel Writer: Brian Clemens 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	Missing Child Episode S1-29, first aired 08/13/1960 Director: Max Varnel Writer: Eldon Howard 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.

30	The Big Thirst Episode S1-30, first aired 08/20/1960 Director: Godfrey Grayson Writer: Unknown Agent Smith is sent to the United States in a disguise to help uncover a bootlegging racket.

31	My Brother's Keeper Episode S1-31, first aired 08/27/1960 Director: Godfrey Grayson Writer: Unknown Agent Smith calls upon a visitor from Australia to aid in solving a murder. [Chicago Tribune]

32	Death In Oils Episode S1-32, first aired 09/03/1960 Director: Godfrey Grayson Writer: Mark Grantham 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	Multi-Murder Episode S1-33, first aired 09/10/1960 Director: Godfrey Grayson Writer: Brian Clemens When a plane mysteriously blows up over the Austrian-Hungarian border, Smith crosses into Communist territory to retrieve a vital part.

34	Latest Fashion In Crime Episode S1-34, first aired 09/17/1960 Director: Godfrey Grayson Writer: Unknown 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	The Art Of Murder Episode S1-35, first aired 09/24/1960 Director: Godfrey Grayson Writer: Eldon Howard 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.

36	The Child Of Eve Episode S1-36, first aired 10/01/1960 Director: Godfrey Grayson Writer: Paul Tabori An irate French peasant enlists Scotland Yard’s aid to find his fiancee who disappeared in England after duping him of his life savings.

37	Tight Secret Episode S1-37, first aired 10/08/1960 Director: Godfrey Grayson Writer: Ken Taylor A young man tries to get the combination of a safe by courting the daughter of a retired jeweler.

38	The Big Racket Episode S1-38, first aired 10/15/1960 Director: Godfrey Grayson Writer: Brian Clemens 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.

39	The Golden Shirri Episode S1-39, first aired 10/22/1960 Director: Montgomery Tully Writer: Mark Grantham 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..

COLLECTIBLES

Number of Collectibles:	2
First Appearance:	1960
Last Appearance:	1960


1			Man From Interpol Soundtrack Item Type: LP Created by: Top Rank Copyright: 1960 Soundtrack music from the TV series played by the Studio Orchestra, arranged and conducted by the composer Tony Crombie. Note: some of the names of the tracks sound great on their own, such as "Interpol Cha Cha Cha" and "Interpol Chase".

2			Man From Interpol 45 Single Item Type: 45rpm Created by: Top Rank Copyright: 1960 A 45rpm single released from the soundtrack music from the TV series played by the Studio Orchestra, arranged and conducted by the composer Tony Crombie. Side A: Main theme form Man From Interpol. Side B: Interpol Cha Cha Cha

MY COMMENTS

Since each time I see reference to this television series from 1960 it is considered a spy series even though it looked to me like it was a crime drama, I took my time researching it. Eventually, I decided, well, obviously, that it did belong. Despite Interpol having really nothing in actuality to do with dealing with spies - at least as far as I could find out - the episodes deal a lot with spy hunting and catching and some actually doing it. That's good enough for me to welcome Anthony Smith, the Man From Interpol, into the compendium.

GRADE

My Grade: B

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