Hollywood Babylon presents a 35mm print of this 1931 pre-Code gangster
classic! This screening is FREE for Hollywood Theatre and Movie Madness
members.
James Cagney stars in his breakthrough role as Tom Powers, a young man whose only ambition is to become the richest and most powerful bootlegger, no matter the consequences suffered by his family and friends. THE PUBLIC ENEMY is a landmark of the gangster genre, and is highly regarded as one of the greatest gangster movies of all time. Co-starring Joan Blondell, Mae Clarke and Jean Harlow.
James Cagney stars in his breakthrough role as Tom Powers, a young man whose only ambition is to become the richest and most powerful bootlegger, no matter the consequences suffered by his family and friends. THE PUBLIC ENEMY is a landmark of the gangster genre, and is highly regarded as one of the greatest gangster movies of all time. Co-starring Joan Blondell, Mae Clarke and Jean Harlow.
Director: William Wellman
Format: 35mm
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