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The Black Museum

Orson Welles narrates dramatized murder cases inspired by objects held in Scotland Yard's crime museum. Each episode begins with an ordinary-looking exhibit and reconstructs the violent story behind it.

Episodes

1) The 22 Caliber Pistol 1952-01-01
2) The Center Fire 32 Center Fire Bullet 1952-01-08
3) The Bath Tub 1952-01-15
4) The Gladstone Bag Black Gladstone 1952-01-22
5) The Blood Stained Brickbat 1952-01-29
6) The Brass Button 1952-02-05
7) The Weed Killer [ A Can or Tin Of 1952-02-12
8) The Canvas Bag 1952-02-19
9) The Car Tire 1952-02-26
10) The Champagne Glass 1952-03-04
11) The Hammer A Claw Hammer 1952-03-11
12) The Door Key 1952-03-18
13) The Faded Tartan Scarf 1952-03-25
14) Four Small Bottles 1952-04-01
15) A French- English Dictionary 1952-04-08
16) The Receipt Gas Receipt 1952-04-15
17) The Glass Shards 1952-04-22
18) The Hammerhead 1952-04-29
19) The Jack Handle 1952-05-06
20) A Jar Of Acid 1952-05-13
21) The Khaki Handkerchief 1952-05-20
22) A Lady's Shoes 1952-05-27
23) The Leather Bag 1952-06-03
24) The Letter A Letter 1952-06-10
25) The Mandolin String 1952-06-17
26) Meat Juice 1952-06-24
27) The Notes 1952-07-01
28) The Mallet Old Wooden Mallet 1952-07-08
29) The Open End Wrench 1952-07-15
30) The Pair Of Spectacles 1952-07-22
31) A Piece Of Iron Chain 1952-07-29
32) The Pink Powder Puff 1952-08-05
33) The Post Card 1952-08-12
34) A Prescription 1952-08-19
35) The Raincoat 1952-08-26
36) The Sash Cord 1952-09-02
37) A Service Card 1952-09-09
38) The Sheath Knife 1952-09-16
39) The Shopping Bag 1952-09-23
40) A Shilling 1952-09-30
41) The Silencer 1952-10-07
42) The White Boxes Small White Boxes 1952-10-14
43) The Sheet Spotted Bedsheet 1952-10-21
44) The Straight Razor 1952-11-11
45) The Shoe Tan Shoe 1952-11-18
46) The Telegram 1952-11-25
47) A Trunk 1952-12-02
48) Two Bullets 1952-12-09
49) The Walking Stick 1952-12-16
50) A Woman's Pigskin Glove 1952-12-23
51) The Wool Jacket 1952-12-30