China Smith (Syndicated 1952-1955 with Dan Duryea and Douglas Dumbrille)

USA / Syndicated / 52×30 minute episodes / Broadcast 1952 – 1955

Crime adventure type show featuring the South Sea exploits of China Smith, sometime adventurer some time private eye.

There were two seasons of the show, the first was actually filmed in Mexico whilst season two went under the name of The New Adventures of China Smith. The show was also known as The Affairs of China Smith.

cast
DAN DURYEA as China Smith
DOUGLAS DUMBRILLE as Inspector Hobson
MYRNA DELL as Shira (the Empress)

Head of film reviews at The Viewers Guide with an erudite, insightful, slightly sardonic, deep appreciation for classic cinema. Has a habit of quoting obscure lines from old films in everyday conversation. He keeps a meticulously organized film logbook. He's a bit of a tea snob.