Mafia Collection (page 4)

CHARLES LUCKY LUCIANO (1897-1962). American gangster. Luciano (center) at a party in Rome, 1949

American cinema: The last gangster film. U. S. President Franklin Roosevelt (left)
ROOSEVELT & CHURCHILL, 1942. American cinema: The last gangster film. U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt (left) and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in a satirical cartoon, 18 November 1942

Mafia trial USA Louis Lepke Buchalter, facing front, seated with Emanuel
Mafia trial USA.. Louis " Lepke" Buchalter, facing front, seated with Emanuel " Mendy" Weiss and Phillip " Little Farvel" Cohen who shield their faces, and Louis Capone

Eddie Foy, Jr. in a scene from a film
FILM STILL: GANGSTERS. Eddie Foy, Jr. in a scene from a film

The Defender of the Trusts. James G. Blaine keeps President Grover Cleveland from interfering with business trusts
CARTOON: TRUSTS, 1888. The Defender of the Trusts. James G. Blaine keeps President Grover Cleveland from interfering with business trusts during the 1888 presidential election

Rosolino Pilo
The Sicilian mafia bandit, Rosolino Pilo. 19th Century

ALBERT ANASTASIA (1902-1957). Italian-American gangster. Photographed by the New York City Police Department, 1936

LOUIS ALTERIE (1892-1935). American gangster

REVOLVER AIMED AT YOU. Photograph, American, mid 20th century

MAN AIMING REVOLVER AT YOU. American photograph, mid-20th century

Film Still: Gangsters

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

BOSTON: POLICE WAGON, 1965. Vincent J. Flemmi, a Boston mobster, photographed in a police wagon after giving himself up, 1965

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"Unveiling the Faces of Infamy: The Notorious Mafia Figures of the 1930s" Step into a time when organized crime reigned supreme, as we delve into the captivating lives of some of history's most infamous gangsters. From Charles "Lucky" Luciano to Al Capone, these men left an indelible mark on America's criminal underworld. In 1936, Charles "Lucky" Luciano found himself captured by the lens of the New York City Police Department. His steely gaze and sharp features hint at a man who commanded respect and fear in equal measure. A true mastermind behind the scenes, Luciano orchestrated one of the most powerful crime syndicates in American history. Meyer Lansky, another prominent figure during this era, was no stranger to trouble either. His mugshot photograph from the 1930s captures his calculating demeanor perfectly. Known as "the Mob's Accountant, " Lansky possessed an uncanny ability to manipulate finances and build vast criminal empires. Dutch Schultz, born Arthur Flegenheimer but known by his notorious alias, stood tall even after being acquitted for tax evasion in 1935. This courthouse snapshot showcases his defiance against authority while maintaining an air of invincibility that would eventually lead to his tragic demise. Frank Costello's portrait taken by NYPD in 1935 exudes a sense of mystery surrounding this enigmatic mobster. With piercing eyes hidden beneath a fedora hat, he epitomized sophistication blended with ruthlessness—a deadly combination that made him one of Lucky Luciano's closest allies. Al Capone needs no introduction; his bulletproof Cadillac photographed in 1933 symbolizes both power and paranoia within Chicago's criminal landscape. Born in Italy but making waves across America, Capone became synonymous with bootlegging during Prohibition—an era where illegal alcohol flowed freely under his control.