Gangsters Collection

Poster for Gangsters Season at BFI Southbank (2 - 31 July 2009)
GANGSTERS Frank McHugh, James Cagney, and Humphrey Bogard in Raoul Walshs The Roaring Twenties

Apache Dance, 1908
APACHE DANCERS : by a strange swing of fashion the sinister gangsters of the Paris under- world are seen as picturesque, and their macho dance style becomes the craze of the day

Cover design, Popular Aviation Magazine combined with Practical Mechanics, showing two criminals in a red car being pursued by two policemen in a biplane

American Gangster Jack Legs Diamond
American Gangster and Bootlegger Jack Legs Diamond (1897-1931). Date: circa 1928

Illustration, crime scene, man in street being fired at with shotgun from car window, both men in suits and fedora hats, pair of onlookers in background

American Gangster - Al Capone quizzed by Police
Al Capone offering his standard response to enquiries about involvement in gang-related slaughter: " I know nothing about it Chief"

SILK STOCKING SAL, 1924. A scene from the film directed by Tod Browning

Broadway, at the Adephi Theatre, London, 1926 (print)
3775287 Broadway, at the Adephi Theatre, London, 1926 (print); (add.info.: Broadway, at the Adephi Theatre, London. Drama written by Philip Dunning and George Abbott 1926)

Bullet riddled car used by George Baby Face Nelson, 1934 (b/w photo)
PNP252326 Bullet riddled car used by George Baby Face Nelson, 1934 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bandit ambush, 1846 (oil on canvas)
5917376 Bandit ambush, 1846 (oil on canvas) by Belopotocky, Frantisek (1819-78); 57x71 cm; Slovenska Narodna Galeria, Bratislava, Slovakia

Malhabitants in Bad Hands (Colour Litho)
2783851 Malhabitants in Bad Hands (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bad guys in bad hands)

In Corsica: police and gangster, illustration from Le Petit Journal
STC416000 In Corsica: police and gangster, illustration from Le Petit Journal: Supplement illustre, 1898 by French School

The Birger Gang, of Southern Illinois, 1924 (b / w photo)
PNP252314 The Birger Gang, of Southern Illinois, 1924 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bandits in a restaurant in New York
LLM462098 Bandits in a restaurant in New York by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bandits in a restaurant in New York)

BETTER WATCH OUT FOR THE SKIN DEEP
modellen: Nawid Sahebzadeh - Gustavo Valenzuela - Fotografie & editing: Tom Baetsen.. Tom Baetsen - xlix.nl

"Some people meditate... I Smoke Cigars
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There Will Be Blood
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Once Upon A Time in America
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Good Criminals
Giordano Affolti

Mr. Carlock
Steve Hermann

CASINO DE CHICAGO 1933
The Casino de Chicago stages a hyper-revue to celebrate the end of prohibition: Cocktails for ever Date: 1933

American Gangsters - Al Capone and others
American Gangsters of the 1920s and 1930s: Al Capone, Jack McGurn, " Bugs" Moran, Johnny Torrio, Jerry O Connor, " Spike" O Donnell, Ralph Capone, Dion O Banion and Frankie Rio

Two sharply-dressed black american men
A marvellous postcard photograph of two young black men in early 1930s New York in sharp suits and smoking cigarettes, obviously having made a bit of money

Casino De Chicago 1933
The Casino de Chicago stages a hyper-revue to celebrate the end of prohibition: Cocktails for ever Date: 1933

Trial of the Camorra, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
XIR346330 Trial of the Camorra, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 26th March 1911 (colour litho) by French School

Portrait Of Elmer Irey
Washington D.C.: June 22, 1931. Elmer Irey, Chief of the Intelligence Unit of the Internal Revenue Bureau, under whose direction the evidence was gathered which led to the conviction of Al Capone for

Champion Oklahoma 4-H Team
Chicago, Illinois: December 4, 1929. For the fourth time in five years, the Oklahoma 4-H club livestock judging team has won at the International Livestock Show in Chicago

Bandits attack an express train in America Date: c. 1870

Film Still: Gangsters

SILENT FILM STILL: GANGSTERS. A scene from Chicago After Midnight, 1928

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Step into the thrilling world of gangsters at BFI Southbank this July. The Gangsters Season promises to transport you back in time, immersing you in a captivating era filled with danger and intrigue. From the early 1900s Apache Dance, where passion meets rebellion, to the iconic cover design of Popular Aviation Magazine that captures the essence of these notorious figures, every aspect has been carefully curated to bring you an unforgettable experience. Imagine yourself on the gritty streets of crime scenes depicted in illustrations; witness a man being fired upon from a car window by men dressed sharply in suits and fedora hats. In the background, two onlookers stand frozen as chaos unfolds before their eyes. Delve deeper into American history as we explore legendary gangsters like Jack Legs Diamond and Al Capone. Discover their stories through thought-provoking images capturing moments when they faced interrogation or left bullet-riddled cars behind them. Travel even further back in time with Bandit ambushes portrayed on canvas from 1846 - feel your heart race as you witness daring escapes and cunning tactics employed by these outlaws. Experience Malhabitants caught in Bad Hands through vibrant lithographs that depict gripping encounters between law enforcement and criminals amidst Corsican landscapes. The Birger Gang's haunting black-and-white photograph from Southern Illinois transports us to an era where organized crime thrived under moonlit skies. Finally, step into a bustling New York restaurant where bandits lurk among unsuspecting patrons - observe how they seamlessly blend into society while plotting their next move. Join us at BFI Southbank for an immersive journey through time as we unravel tales of power struggles, loyalty, betrayal, and survival within the realm of gangsters. Don't miss your chance to be captivated by this extraordinary exhibition.