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Feb 24, 2002 · The film chronicles Dillinger's life from his youthful first brush with the law to his death a decade later in a hail of bullets. It explores how, at a time of...
- Did Billie Frechette and Dillinger Really Meet at A Club?
- Was Dillinger Really Flown to Indiana Like in The Movie Public Enemies?
- Were Public Announcements About Dillinger Really Shown in Movie Theaters?
- Was There Really A Shootout at A Forest Lodge?
- Did Dillinger's Crimes Really Spark New Laws to Be created?
- Did Anna Sage Receive The Cash Reward For Aiding in John Dillinger's Capture?
- Was Anna Sage Deported?
- Did FBI Agent Charles Winstead Shoot Dillinger?
- Were Dillinger's Last Words Really "Bye Bye Blackbird"?
- Was Anyone Else Injured During The Shooting Outside The Biograph Theatre?
Yes. In researching how accurate is Public Enemies, we learned that Evelyn 'Billie' Frechette (portrayed by Marion Cotillard in the movie) met John Dillinger in a Chicago dance hall in November of 1933. The photo below displays an image of the real Billie Frechette and actress Marion Cotillard. -PBS
Yes. After Dillinger was caught in Tucson, Arizona, it was decided that he would be extradited to Indiana to stand trial for the murder of Officer William Patrick O'Malley, who was killed during the First National Bank robbery in East Chicago, Indiana. He was greeted by throngs of fans and photographers at the Chicago Municipal Airport when he land...
Yes. In answering the question, "How accurate is the Public Enemies movie?" we learned that in April of 1934, Warner Brothers began showing a newsreel about Dillinger's criminal life and the ongoing hunt for him in hopes of sparking some tips. Audiences often cheered for Dillinger and showed disdain for the special agents. -PBS
Yes. The shootout took place at the Little Bohemia Lodge in Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin on the night of April 22, 1934. As the FBI agents were closing in on the Little Bohemia Lodge, the owner's dogs began to bark but Dillinger's gang thought nothing of it. Three civilian men who had just finished dinner stepped outside with rifles in their hands ...
Yes. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a number of laws that Congress passed during Dillinger's crime spree. On May 18, 1934, laws were created with regard to the killing of federal officers, crossing state lines to avoid prosecution, prison employees assisting prisoner escapes, and the death penalty for bank robbers. On June 6, 1934, they add...
Yes. On October 11, 1934, Anna Sage, whose real name is Ana Cumpanas, received a $5,000 cash reward for her help in locating Public Enemy Number One. -FBI.gov
Yes. Although Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale) tried to keep Anna Sage from being deported, it was out of his jurisdiction and the Immigration and Naturalization Service continued with the deportation proceedings. On April 15, 1936, Anna was deported back to Romania for being considered an "alien of low moral character". -PBS
At the end of the John Dillinger movie Public Enemies, Charles Winstead visits Billie Frechette in jail and confirms that he is one of the agents who shot Dillinger. In real life, Winstead was one of three FBI agents who shot at Dillinger that night. Charles Winstead, Clarence Hurt and Herman Hollis were all recognized by J. Edgar Hoover for their ...
No. According to FBI reports, Dillinger had no last words. However, this remains highly disputed. It is rumored that he said, "You got me," after he was shot. Either way, Johnny Depp's last words of "bye bye blackbird" were added by director Michael Mann for dramatic effect to tie Dillinger's death to his first meeting with Billie Frechette (Marion...
Yes. According to FBI reports, two women in the crowd were also injured during the Biograph Theatre shooting. Ms. Theresa Paulus received a slight flesh wound to the hip and was taken to Grant Hospital, while Mrs. Eta Natalsky received a bullet wound between the knee and thigh and was taken to Columbus Hospital. Both women were treated and released...
Discover the gripping tale of John Dillinger, notorious American gangster of the 1930s. Explore the challenges faced by investigators and the thrill of unrav...
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- Digging Up Dillinger
The Dillinger Gang was a group of American Depression-era bank robbers led by John Dillinger. [1] The gang gained notoriety for a successful string of bank robberies , using modern tools and tactics, in the Midwestern United States from September 1933 to July 1934.
For any writer looking for a real-life basis for an anti-hero in a crime, gangster, yakuza, or neo-noir story, novel, or film: this is the heart of the anti-hero character. This documentary gives raw information with photographs and videos.
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Dillinger's crime spree across the Midwest lasted from June 1933 to July 1934. 24 banks and 4 police stations robbed and he escaped from prison twice!
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