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Prohibition Was Not as Dramatic as Movies Portray
New York columnist argues Prohibition mostly produced small scale crime and social status clubs rather than epic gun battles. Capone era figures appeared, but most illegal activity involved hidden stills, bootlegging, and social clubs. The piece reflects on policing limits and lasting corruption after repeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill McCormick
New York
Nea
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Charleston
Edward G. Robinson
Mae Busch
United States
Flint Ness
al Capone
Dion O’banion
Swilleries