Template:Did you know nominations/Scarface (1932 film)

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The result was: promoted by Cwmhiraeth (talk) 06:18, 17 August 2018 (UTC)

Scarface (1932 film)[edit]

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... that the 1932 film Scarface was based on the life of Al Capone? Source: Smyth, J.E. Reconstructing American Historical Cinema: From Cimarron to Citizen Kane pp. 75-77
- ALT1:... that due to concerns from censors about the glorification of gang violence, in some states the 1932 film Scarface contained an alternate ending in which Tony Camonte is executed? Source:Smith, Jim.Gangster Films p.44
- ALT2:... that the 1932 film Scarface was banned in several states by censors due to its glorification of gang violence? [1]
- ALT3:... that after the poor performance of the 1932 film Scarface at the box office, it was removed from circulation and remained unavailable until 1979? Source:Smith, Jim.Gangster Films pp.44-45

Reviewed: Adventure in Washington

Improved to Good Article status by Skyes(BYU) (talk). Self-nominated at 17:24, 2 August 2018 (UTC).

New GA, meets all Wikipedia standards. I'd recommend using ALT3. I can't find where ALT2 is supported by the source (only that the New York censor rejected it), and I think ALT1 or ALT2 should be reworded to clarify that they're talking about the U.S. hinnk (talk) 22:02, 12 August 2018 (UTC)