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"Meanwhile, the gun that felled Dillinger, one of America's most notorious criminals, could bring in $12,000 when it goes on the block on July 22 - the 75th anniversary of Dillinger's death." It's a bit of false advertising actually. The gun may have been carried at the Biograph by Captain...

That's a great site!

Yeah, but it would be nice to see a reasonably accurate movie for a change. The truth is often more interesting and entertaining than anything Hollywood could fabricate. As far as documentaries go, I haven't seen a good one on this subject in years and most historical documentaries these days...

Burrough's moved on to other things now and I imagine is content with selling the movie rights to his book. He did have a bit part in it, I think as a reporter running into the alley after Dillinger was shot. I think myself they should have either called the movie Dillinger or else put more...

Nelson was killed on November 27, 1934, Floyd on October 22nd, Dillinger on July 22nd.