Las Vegas was once married to the mob, but the relationship unlike the 1988 film was anything but a comedy, a point clearly illustrated by a new exhibit at the Mob Museum. <\/p>\n
Mob at the Movies trolls the cinematic archives to reveal how Hollywood portrayed organized crime, including the once-sinister underbelly of Sin City. <\/p>\n
The collection includes a suit from the wardrobe department for The Sopranos as well as items from The Godfather, including a poster (in Italian) autographed by various stars. There is also an original script with notes made by the movies special effects coordinator. (Think fake blood, lots of fake blood.) <\/p>\n
The Mob Museum <\/p>\n
First edition of Mario Puzo's book, \"The Godfather,\" plus the movie script and a poster can be seen through Aug. 1. <\/p>\n
First edition of Mario Puzo's book, \"The Godfather,\" plus the movie script and a poster can be seen through Aug. 1. (The Mob Museum) <\/p>\n
Other films in the display are older and more obscure. For example, theres a poster from 1952s The Captive City. <\/p>\n
The movie, which starred John Forsythe (his screen debut) and Joan Camden and was directed by Robert Wise, explored the links between gambling and corruption. Interestingly, in a poster, the movie was plugged by Sen. Estes Kefauver (D-Tenn.), who held hearings into organized crime around the country. <\/p>\n
One of those 1951 Senate hearings was held in Las Vegas, inside whats now the Mob Museum. The courtroom used by Kefauver has been restored to its midcentury appearance. <\/p>\n
The senator actually appeared in The Captive City. Turner Classic Movies website noted that Kefauver spoke of the evils of organized crime in a prologue and again at the end of the film. <\/p>\n
Other oft-forgotten movies resurrected for the exhibit include Las Vegas Story starring Jane Russell, Victor Mature and Vincent Price and Las Vegas Shakedown with Dennis OKeefe and Coleen Gray. <\/p>\n
Mob at the Movies continues through Aug. 1. <\/p>\n
The museum in downtown Las Vegas is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Advance tickets are $20.95, a savings of $3. <\/p>\n
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