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Scarface: Hollywood’s Boldest Gangster Tale
When Scarface premiered in 1932, it was far more than just another gangster picture. Produced by Howard Hughes and directed by Howard Hawks, the film arrived at the height of America’s obsession with Prohibition-era crime — and at the height of Hollywood’s anxiety about its own influence. Loosely inspired by Al Capone and based on… Continue reading
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