 Classic Television Programs on 2 DVD's! |
DRAGNET One of the earliest and longest running Police Dramas on TV. In the Fifties, Jack Webb created a straight forward no-nonsense documentary style look at crime in the big city. As Sergeant Joe Friday of the L.A.P.D., Webb had several partners over the years including Ben Alexander and Henry Morgan. Also known as Badge 714, the show made famous the deathless line: Just the facts, ma'am. Sit back, The story you are about to hear is true... THE BIG 17 (1952) The mounting tension and crime among local youths lead Sergeants Friday and Smith to a narcotics ring run by a neighborhood teenager. A brutal attack and theft of narcotics lead to a manhunt for the young ring leader. Police procedures lead to a shocking climax that parallels today¹s events! THE BIG GIRL (1952) A rash of burglaries having two things in common: a tall beautiful young woman (or is it a woman?) and a .38 caliber handgun. Through the persistent investigative work of Sergeants Friday and Smith, along with the assistance of a taxi driver, the surprising outcome will leave you speechless! THE BIG BANK ROBBERY (1953) An armed bank robbery leaves Sergeants Friday and Smith with few clues. Fortunately the bank guard obtains a partial license plate number - the only lead. As the list of suspects dwindles, a jealous neighbor provides the information that gives the case an unusual twist! |
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Based on cases from police and FBI files, this docu-drama crime exposé explodes onto your TV screen! The gritty TV crime show sprang from a successful radio series that ran from 1936-1957 and featured narration by Phillips H. Lord and Chester Morris. Opening music and graphics get you ready for a riveting experience, and here are three of the best. THE BURL CASE (1952) A famous jewel thief with a knack for escape goes on the prowl in Seattle. Relying on his charm, he makes in-roads through young society ladies, to the richest people in the city. Will anyone admit to aiding this nice fellow? THE ALVIN KARPIS STORY (1952) Alvin Karpis rose to infamy with Ma Barker¹sgang. He was wanted from coast to coast for several robberies and murder, successfully evading capture time after time. A botched attempt at plastic surgery offers agents a chance to capture Karpis. Can he once again elude them by going fishing? THE OLD TRAPPER (1952) Special Guest Star: John Carradine. A local warden is murdered during an attempt to arrest Duncan, a hermit who has been harassing his neighbors. Duncan takes to the woods, forcing authorities to deputize a trapper to bring him in. Several weeks of cat and mouse brings |
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