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Tag Archives: Edward G. Robinson
Classic Hollywood #14
Edward G. Robinson – The Hatchet Man 1932 If it seems preposterous that Edward G. Robinson (left) would be cast as a Chinese hitman, then consider that all the leads of this 1932 film The Hatchet Man, directed by William Wellman, … Continue reading
Posted in Classic Hollywood, Movies, Photography
Tagged 1932, Edward G. Robinson, Entertainment, San Francisco, Tong Wars
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Where Did The Saying “Up The River” Come From?
A Movie Cliche’s New York Origins If you ever watch any gangster films from the 1930′s or 40′s, one of the lines of dialogue that always pops up is: “up the river.” Somebody would utter it: a criminal; prosecutor; police … Continue reading
Posted in History, Movies, New York
Tagged Centre Street, Crime, Criminals, Edward G. Robinson, Etymology, SIng Sing, The Tombs
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