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Baby Face Nelson

1957, Movie, NR, 85 mins

Baby Face Nelson: Review

Nothing resembling the facts concerning 1934's Public Enemy No. 1 can be seen in this inexpensive hard-boiled production, but Rooney, as the psychopathic Nelson (real name Lester Gillis), gives a convincing performance. He is released from prison, going to work for de Corsia. After some capers, the mob boss, realizing that a maniac is in his employ, turns him in to the police. Rooney escapes, kills de Corsia, then takes up with Jones, de Corsia's mistress. He joins the Dilli... read more leave a comment