I'm the Law

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I'm the Law
GenrePolice drama
Developed by
Television Corporation of America
Directed byJean Yarbrough
George Archainbaud
StarringGeorge Raft
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes26
Production
Executive producersPat Costello
Lou Costello
Production locationsNew York City, United States
EditorWilliam Austin
Running time25 mins.
Release
Original networkSyndicated
Picture format1.33:1 monochrome
Audio formatmonaural
Original releaseFebruary 13 (1953-02-13) –
July 31, 1953 (1953-07-31)

I'm the Law is the title of a 30-minute syndicated American television police drama series which aired in 1953 starring George Raft as Lt. George Kirby, a NYPD detective involved in solving a variety of crimes in New York City.[1][2]

Filming took place in March 1952.[3]

The series first aired on February 13, 1953 and ended on July 31, 1953.

Recurring roles and notable guest stars[]

Actor Role Appearances
June Vincent Dorothy Hill 2 episodes
Lawrence Dobkin Fred Harms 2 episodes
Police officer 2 episodes
Frank Marlowe Murderer 2 episodes
Robert Bice Detective Bill 2 episodes
Rex Lease Officer Johnny 2 episodes

Reception[]

The New York Times TV critic said Raft's "show is not bad at all, at least not by the TV standard for detective stories... Mr Raft is still playing Mr Raft... however his limited histrionic abilities in some way work to his advantage."[4]

References[]

  1. ^ Everett Aaker, The Films of George Raft, McFarland & Company, 2013 p 189
  2. ^ Vagg, Stephen (February 9, 2020). "Why Stars Stop Being Stars: George Raft". Filmink.
  3. ^ Variety. March 1952 https://archive.org/details/variety185-1952-03/page/n123/mode/2up/search/%22george+raft%22?q=%22george+raft%22. {{cite magazine}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ^ J. G. (Feb 18, 1953). "TELEVISION IN REVIEW". New York Times. ProQuest 112610898.

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