Biography: Allan Pinkerton - The Original Private Eye  (1999)

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Biography: Allan Pinkerton - The Original Private Eye

America's first private eye was born in Scotland. Allan Pinkerton brought his natural tenacity with him to his new home in the United States. This characteristic stubbornness served him well as he rose through the ranks of law enforcement to become the most famous and influential crime fighter in the land. The video shows how the innovative Pinkerton got the job done, with his special techniques for tracking down criminals. He was the developer of the mug shot, and began the infiltration of gang activity. He was a defender of the status quo, which earned him and his men a brutal reputation during labor disputes. The video shows how he saved the life of a president, and stopped the spread of the Irish Mafia. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide