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New York City law professor John Lindsay is asked by Eugene Ferguson, a member of the governor's Civic Committee, to become a special prosecutor to fight racketeers and corruption in the city, but unknown to Lindsay, Ferguson is in association with the racketeers.
I Am the Law: Directed by Alexander Hall. With Edward G. Robinson, Barbara O'Neil, John Beal, Wendy Barrie. Law professor John Lindsay is asked by a civic leader to become a special prosecutor to go after the racketeers in town.
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- Crime, Drama
- Alexander Hall
- 1938-08-25
Aug 22, 2022 · Edward G. Robinson (Double Indemnity) delivers a scathing performance as law professor John Lindsay, who is assigned to put an end to gangster activity in New York City.
- 1 min
- 404
- Imprint Films
I Am the Law (1938) - Turner Classic Movies. Brief Synopsis. A law professor signs on as special prosecutor to take on the mob. Cast & Crew. Read More. Alexander Hall. Director. Edward G. Robinson. [Professor] John Lindsay. Barbara O'neil. Jerry Lindsay. John Beal. Paul Ferguson. Wendy Barrie. Frankie [Francis] Ballou. Otto Kruger. Eugene Ferguson.
- Alexander Hall, William Mull
- Edward G. Robinson
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- Edward G. Robinson
- Alexander Hall
- Columbia Pictures
I Am the Law is arguably the best of the late-1930s films inspired by the racket-busting career of New York district attorney Thomas E. Dewey. Edward G. Robinson switches to the right side of the law as the Dewey counterpart, here named John Lindsay (!)
With the aid of his former law students, a professor-turned-prosecutor battles corruption and organized crime.
