Touhy Interview at Stateville 2/20/58 - Negative Trims
Identifier
F.2012-03-1030
Date Of Production
1958
Abstract
Roger Touhy was an Irish-American mob boss from Chicago who was imprisoned at Stateville Prison until he was granted parole in 1958. Black and white footage features reporters interviewing him as he is released from prison. The warden of Statesville is also interviewed and discusses the release of Touhy and Nathan Leopold (who was granted parole at the same time). A man outside the prison reads a statement from Nathan Leopold.
Run Time
10 min 51 sec
Format
16mm
Extent
390 feet
Color
B&W
Sound
Optical
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Has Been Digitized?
Yes
Language Of Materials
English
Element
Negatives
Genre
Form
Subject
Related Collections
Related Places
Main Credits
Koza, Frank (is filmmaker)
Participants And Performers
Touhy, Roger (is participant)
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