Tag Archives: Jewish Mob

Mob Video Vault: Mobsters- Benjamin Bugsy Siegel

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Rik Schneider

Source: This piece was originally posted at The New Democrat  One of my favorite quotes about Ben Siegel was about his friendship with actor George Raft. The quote being that Ben Siegel was a mobster who wanted to be an … Continue reading →

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Johnny Machine: Bugsy 1991- A Gangster Goes Hollywood

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Rik Schneider

Source: This piece was originally posted at The Daily Review: Johnny Machine: Bugsy 1991- A Gangster Goes Hollywood Bugsy from 1991, is one of not my favorite films, but also one of my favorite gangster films. Right up there with … Continue reading →

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E: Mysteries and Scandals- Bugsy Siegel

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Rik Schneider

Source:E Entertainment– Jewish gangster Benjamin Bugsy Siegel. “Mysteries and Scandals Benjamin Bugsy Siegel.” Originally from E Entertainment, but the video has since been deleted or blocked on YouTube. I saw the movie Bugsy a few nights ago for like the … Continue reading →

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Bloodletters and Badmen: Casino Boss- Frank Lefty Rosenthal

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Rik Schneider

Source:Bloodletters & Badmen– Casino boss Frank Lefty Rosenthal. “Frank Lawrence “Lefty” Rosenthal was a professional sports bettor, former Las Vegas casino executive, and organized crime associate. The 1995 Martin Scorsese film Casino is based on his career in Las Vegas.” … Continue reading →

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Online Mob Movies: Video: BIO’s Bill Kurtis, Vegas and the Mob: Organized Crime & Organized Labor

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Rik Schneider

Rik Schneider on Google+ The New Democrat on Facebook The New Democrat on Twitter Take Jimmy Hoffa and Bugsy Siegel, and Howard Hughes as well, away from Las Vegas and that city might still be a desert town, a country … Continue reading →

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Tania Ayde: Bugsy Siegel and The Flamingo Hotel

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Rik Schneider

Source: This piece was originally posted at FRS Daily Post Benjamin Bugsy Siegel was an interesting mobster. Italian, Irish or in Bugsy’s case Jewish because he could’ve been anything he wanted to be. Because of his intelligence and charm, but because … Continue reading →

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