The Rise and Fall of Classic Gangster Movies | WB 100th Anniversary

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Join me as we celebrate Warner Bros. 100th Anniversary by diving into the fascinating world of classic gangster films. In this video, we'll explore how Warner Bros. became a powerhouse in Hollywood with iconic movies like Little Caesar and The Public Enemy. We'll trace the evolution of gangster films from the silent era through to the 1950s, examining the political and economic influences that shaped these gritty narratives and how they set the stage for the emergence of film noir. From the rise of crime dramas to their eventual decline, this video provides a comprehensive look at the genre that defined a significant era of cinema. Don't miss out on this deep dive into the gritty world of classic gangster movies and their lasting impact on film history. #WB100 #GangsterMovies #LittleCaesar #FilmHistory #ClassicMovies #warnerbros


✨ Sources of media and information included in this video:
· William A. Wellman's Documentary "Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick" (1995)
   • "Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick" (1995)  
· Hollywood & the Stars: How to Succeed as a Gangster
   • Hollywood & the Stars: How to Succeed as a...  
· The Great Train Robbery (1903)
   • The Great Train Robbery (1903) Edwin Stant...  
· The Musketeers of Pig Alley (1912)
   • [4K,60 fps] AI  enhanced: The Musketeers o...  
· The Italian (1915)
   • The Italian  
· Underworld (1927)
   • Видео  
· The Racket (1928)
   • Видео  
· Chinatown Nights (1929)
   • Scott Lord Mystery: Warner Oland In Chinat...  
· Alibi (1929)
   • Alibi (1929) CHESTER MORRIS  
· Thunderbolt (1929)
   • Thunderbolt (1929)  
· Little Caesar (1931)
   • Hampa Dorada  
· The Public Enemy (1931)
https://archive.org/details/1931thepu...
· Scarface (1932)
https://archive.org/details/scarface-...

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