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And so in conclusion, young ladies, let me again remind you there's a psychological reason behind every crime. Now once we have that reason, we have the motive. And once we have the motive, the finding and apprehension of the criminal is merely a matter of police routine. And as for murders, we find that the greater percentage result from the psychological reactions to frustrated ambitions, jealousy, and hate. I thank you. Young ladies, young ladies, please. Thank you. Thank…

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Synopsis

In this captivating episode of Danger, Dr. Danfield, titled Little Meteorite Who Wanted to Be a Star, the audience is introduced to Dr. Danfield, a crime psychologist who has a knack for solving complex cases. After delivering a lecture on the psychological underpinnings of crime, he finds himself embroiled in a murder investigation when a vaudeville performer named Tiny is discovered dead in a hotel room. The setting is a rundown hotel, where the atmosphere is thick with tension and the snowstorm outside mirrors the chaos within.

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Danger, Dr. Danfield, Episode 25

Little Meteorite Who Wanted to Be a Star

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Danger, Dr. Danfield, Episode 25

Little Meteorite Who Wanted to Be a Star

Sunday, February 2, 1947 · 26:26

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Dr. Danfield explores a murder case involving a vaudeville performer found dead in a hotel room. As he investigates, he uncovers a web of jealousy and ambition among the performers.

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