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1932 - Episode 3 (17) - "Scarface" Director: Howard Hawkes
Release Date: April 9th, 1932
"Say hello to the original Bad Guy, Tony Camonte. 1932 Hollywood dared to tell the story of a man consumed by power, violence, and ambition. Inspired by real life crime lord, Scarface follows the ruthless rise of Tony Camonte, a trigger happy gangster that carves his name in blood across the city streets of Chicago. Directed by Howard Hawkes and produced by the legendary Howard Hughes, this pre-code classic shocked audiences with its raw brutality, sharp dialogue, and unflinching look at organized crime. Censored, banned and still ahead of its time, Scarface remains one of the most influential gangaster films ever made. Ladies and gentlemen, this is Paul Muni and his role as "Scarface."
By Robert Gifford / William Delzeith1932 - Episode 3 (17) - "Scarface" Director: Howard Hawkes
Release Date: April 9th, 1932
"Say hello to the original Bad Guy, Tony Camonte. 1932 Hollywood dared to tell the story of a man consumed by power, violence, and ambition. Inspired by real life crime lord, Scarface follows the ruthless rise of Tony Camonte, a trigger happy gangster that carves his name in blood across the city streets of Chicago. Directed by Howard Hawkes and produced by the legendary Howard Hughes, this pre-code classic shocked audiences with its raw brutality, sharp dialogue, and unflinching look at organized crime. Censored, banned and still ahead of its time, Scarface remains one of the most influential gangaster films ever made. Ladies and gentlemen, this is Paul Muni and his role as "Scarface."