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"Steven M. Blacher" <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 2 Jun 1994 09:36:27 -0700
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Marian:
 
        Re: your inquiry about law and order in films, here is a notice
that was posted to another list and might prove helpful:
 
>From: "Robinson, Marlyn" <[log in to unmask]>
>
>My library has a special collection, "Law in Popular Culture", which presently
>holds ca. 300 feature films(all on video) and 2,000 books, mostly fiction,
>which
>are meant todepict the image of law and lawyers in popular culture. I am in
>charge of the collection The items in the collection feature an attorney as a
>principal character, contain courtroom scenes, or address the subject of
>justice and the legal system. In many instances, they are written by a
>member of the legal profession.
>
>At present, I am focusing on video and works of fiction.
>
>In the course of determining which film titles would be relevant, I have
>amassed data on aproximately 2,500 law-related movies. I would be most
>appreciative if anyone were to make suggestions for additions, especially
>films up to 1920.
>
>I would be happy to send (e-mail or snail-mail) a copy of the filmography of
>videos which we currently own, or provide any other assistance to anyone.
>interested in this subject.
>
>Marlyn Robinson, Reference Librarian
>Tarlton Law Library, University of Texas School of Law
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                                        Steven

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