I'M THE LAW - 1953

In 1953, movie star George Raft starred as Lt. George Kirby of 
the NY Police Department in a syndicated television series police 
drama titled I'm the Law. It was one of the earliest instances of a 
movie star of his previous calibre accepting the lead in a TV series.

This is New York City in the early 50s. 'm The Law was a gritty, 
shot on location crime series which future shot on location shows 
like ‘Naked City and later NYPD Blue’ among many others.

Here are 8 Very Rare episodes on 3 DVDs

These episodes are transfers from the original films. The quality on these very rare episodes
(7 of 10 and higher for many episodes) will vary depending on the condition of the original film.

DVD 1

Cowboy & the Blind Man Story

A friend from the west asks Kirby to investigate a threat to a girl in a nightclub sharpshooting act,
which leads to a creepy blind song plugger, blackmail and a few murders.
Stars: George Raft, Rochelle Hudson, Gordon Jones

Powderbox Smuggling Story

Lt. Kirby takes on the assignment when a sailor is severely beaten who then dies. Kirby has few
leads until he learns the murdered man gave his girlfriend a fancy powder box shortly before merchant
seaman died.
Stars: George Raft, Lyle Talbot, Jean Willes

Juvenile Murder Story

A woman is found dead with it seeming to be a open and shut case after her stepson confesses
to her murder. But Lt. Kirby suspects something is amiss when the boy's mother exhibits
suspicious behavior.
Stars: George Raft, James Hickman, Helene Millard


DVD 2

Wish & Shoplifter

Bessie, a beautiful young woman, is tired of having her wishes deferred. She turns to a life of crime
to get what she wants but Bessie's spree may come to an end after Lt. Kirby is assigned to the case.
Stars: George Raft, Mary Ellen Kay

O Sole Mio

When a boy's father is murdered before his eyes in Central Park, Kirby takes a special interest in him.
It turns out the victim was an unscrupulous book keeper with clients in an illegal gambling ring.
Stars: George Raft, Tim Considine, Joseph Sargent

Trucking Story

Lt. Kirby goes undercover on the waterfront to investigate the death of a dockworker. He discovers
that the owner of a trucking company is engaged in some shady business, involving evading
customs and shipping illegal cargo to China.
Stars: George Raft, Helen Parrish, John Doucette


DVD 3

Husband & Wife Murder Story

A man and woman stage some boisterous fights to get noticed. It turns out to be a cover for the
woman's husband murder. Lt. Kirby must find the proof to put the kilers behind bars.
Stars: George Raft, Lynne Roberts, Keith Richards


The Killer

Lt. George Kirby and his men have their sights on a mobster who they believe is behind various
criminal activities. But lacking hard evidence they can't bring the racketeer to justice until a break
in the case.
Stars: George Raft, Lawrence Dobkin, Nestor Paiva