The Muppet Movie ambition of finding success in professional show business—while being pursued by Doc Hopper, an evil restaurateur with intentions of employing Kermit as a spokesperson for his frog legs business. In addition to the Muppet performers, the film stars Charles Durning and Austin Pendleton, and features cameo appearances by Dom DeLuise, James Coburn, Edgar Bergen, Steve Martin, and Mel Brooks, among others. Notable for its surreal humour, meta-references and prolific use of cameos, "The Muppet Movie" was released in the United Kingdom on May 31, 1979, and in the United States on June 22, 1979, and received critical praise; including two
In the Name of the Law (1922 film) as family men – real men trying balance raising a family with the dangerous profession as guardians of the law. Yet, it would also show an officer of the law must sometimes seek resolution and balance between enforcing the law no matter what the circumstances versus the heart-felt obligations of a family man and father. "In the Name of the Law" had its premiere in New York City on July 9, 1922. It was first shown to movie patrons at the George M. Cohen theater which had been converted to show movies. Instead of the normal week booking for special