imdbトリビア。モデルはアル・カポネではない ↓ The character of Cesare Enrico Bandello is not, as widely believed, based on Al Capone. Instead, he is based on Salvatore "Sam" Cardinella, a violent Chicago gangster who operated in the early years of Prohibition. クラーク・ゲーブルの耳は大きすぎた ↓ Clark Gable was originally considered for the part of Joe Massara, but 'Jack Warner' decidedGable's ears were too big, and the role went to Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
このセリフは有名らしい。 米国脚本家協会が選んだベストセリフに入っていた。 ↓ There were two versions of Rico's final words filmed, "Mother of god, is this the end of Rico?" and"Mother of mercy, is this the end of Rico?" Although "Mother of god" was taken directly from W.R. Burnett's novel, it was decided the line was potentially blasphemous coming from a murderous gangster and "mother of mercy" was used instead.
Despite its huge success, the book's author, W. R. Burnett was furious that no actual Italians were cast in the film.
1930年公開?31年公開 ↓ The film was ready for release in December 1930, but Warner's brass felt it was not a Christmas picture. It officially debuted at the Strand Theater in New York on 31 January 1931.