Watch This: Michigan State Police 1957 Docu-drama

Back in 1957, the Ford Motor Company put together a short film depicting and honoring the Michigan State Police.

It was scripted, directed and produced professionally and shows the troopers as they track down a killer.

When the film was completed, the premiere was held at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing in the summer of 1957. It was later released to theaters.

Below are a few stills taken from the film, followed by the actual film. Enjoy this trip thru time and witness this piece of Michigan history!