The St. Valentine's Day Massacre: Difference between revisions

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The St. Valentine's Day Massacre (1967).

The St. Valentine's Day Massacre is the 1967 gangster film directed by Roger Corman and is based on the infamous 1929 Chicago mob killings.

The following weapons were used in the film The St. Valentine's Day Massacre:

Thompson M1928A1

The Thompson M1928A1 is used throughout the film by mobsters in both Capone's and Moran's gang. The use of the M1928A1 is anachronistic as most of the film is set in 1929 (with some scenes from earlier), before the development of the M1928A1. Frank Gusenberg (David Canary) uses a M1928A1 in an early scene when he wounds Jack McGurn in a phone booth. Two of Capone's men use M1928A1s during the actual massacre, including John Scalise (Richard Bakalyan) and Albert Anselmi (Rico Cattani). John Scalise anarchonsticaly uses a M1928A1 with a strange MP40 style sights during the 1926 hit on Hymie Weiss(Reed Hadley).The gangsters at this time used M1921s and M1928s (as the M1928A1 was not yet developed). During the actual massacre in 1929, one of the Thompsons used a 50-round drum magazine while the other used a 20-round stick magazine, unlike the film in which both Thompsons are equipped with 50-round drums.

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-== M1928A1 ==
+[[Image:Stvmass-dvd.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The St. Valentine's Day Massacre'' (1967).]]
-This weapon is used by Capone's ([[Jason Robards]]) hitmen during the Massacre. This is a big mistake because the M1928A1 was made in the 40's when this take place in the late 20's early 30's, They would more likely have used the M1928 with front pistol grip. Another mistake is the fact that in real life one Thompson held a 50 round drum while the other held a 20 round clip while in the film they both carry 50 round drums. This is also used by Frank Gusenberg ([[David Canary]]) in the scene where he tries to kill Capone's men.
+'''''The St. Valentine's Day Massacre''''' is the 1967 gangster film directed by Roger Corman and is based on the infamous 1929 Chicago mob killings.
-[[Image:M1928A1Drum.jpg‎ |thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP ]]
-== M1928 ==
+{{Film Title|The St. Valentine's Day Massacre}}
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-In the drive by scene Moran ([[Roger Corman]]) and one of his men can be seen using an M1928. This is used in several occasions in the film. It is also seen in the hands of Capone on the poster.
+== Thompson M1928A1 ==
-[[Image:M1928.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928 "Tommy Gun" .45 ACP with 50-round drum magazine, made famous through countless classic gangster movies]]
+The [[Thompson#M1928/M1928A1 Thompson|Thompson M1928A1]] is used throughout the film by mobsters in both Capone's and Moran's gang. The use of the M1928A1 is anachronistic as most of the film is set in 1929 (with some scenes from earlier), before the development of the M1928A1. Frank Gusenberg ([[David Canary]]) uses a M1928A1 in an early scene when he wounds Jack McGurn in a phone booth. Two of Capone's men use M1928A1s during the actual
+massacre, including John Scalise ([[Richard Bakalyan]]) and Albert Anselmi ([[Rico Cattani]]). John Scalise anarchonsticaly uses a M1928A1 with a strange MP40 style sights during the 1926 hit on Hymie Weiss([[Reed Hadley]]).The gangsters at this time used M1921s and M1928s (as the M1928A1 was not yet developed). During the actual massacre in 1929, one of the Thompsons used a 50-round drum magazine while the other used a 20-round stick magazine, unlike the film in which both Thompsons are equipped with 50-round drums.
+[[Image:M1928A1Drum.jpg‎ |thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP ]]
+[[Image:Stvmass-thom28a1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank Gusenberg ([[David Canary]]) fires at Jack McGurn, eyes closed.]]
+[[Image:Stvmass-thom28a2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Moran ([[Ralph Meeker]])'s men fires at Capone in the Hawthorne Hotel during a 1925 flashback.]]
+[[Image:Stvmass-thom28a3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bobo Borotto ([[Tom Signorelli]])watches the Clark Street garage with an unloaded M1928A1.]]
+[[Image:Stvmass-thom28a4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Scalise ([[Richard Bakalyan]])rubs garlic on the .45 ACP rounds he loads into his Thompson's drum magazine, to infect the victims if they are not killed instantly.]]
+[[Image:Stvmass-thom28a5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Capone's killers line the seven massacre victims up against the wall.]]
+[[Image:Stvmass-thom28a6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The muzzles of the two Thompsons as the seven men are mowed down.]]
+[[Image:Stvmass-thom28a7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Scalise ([[Richard Bakalyan]]) and Anselmi ([[Rico Cattani]]) fire their Thompsons.]]
+[[Image:Stvmass-win97b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Scalise and Anselmi fire at Weiss.]]
+[[File:Capture-20150924-205111-crop.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In the next  scene of the same hit,the M1928A1 appears with  rounded sights.]]
-== 12 Double Barrel Shotgun==
+== Double-Barreled Shotgun ==
+Several [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]]s are used throughout the film. During the early attempted hit on McGurn, Pete Gusenberg ([[George Segal]]) aims a shotgun out his car window. Frank later holds one when Nick and Pete are whiskey-dealing. Gino ([[Jack Nicholson]] in an early uncredited role) helps load the shotguns later used in the massacre. Two of Capone's men (dressed as policemen) use double-barreled shotguns during the massacre, firing both barrels at the end to finish off the victims. This is historically correct as four shotgun shells were found at the scene.
+[[Image:CharlesParker1878Shotgun.jpg‎|thumb|none|450px|Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun - 12 Gauge.  The Parker Gun Company was absorbed into Remington in 1934.]]
+[[Image:Stvmass-shotgun1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pete ([[George Segal]]) waits for Frank to finish the hit with his shotgun ready.]]
+[[Image:Stvmass-shotgun2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank holds a shotgun on Nick.]]
+[[Image:Stvmass-shotgun3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gino ([[Jack Nicholson]]) unloads the shotguns.]]
+[[Image:Stvmass-thom28a5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Capone's killers line the seven massacre victims up against the wall.]]
+[[Image:Stvmass-shotgun4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The "police officers" fire their shotguns into the bodies of the massacre victims.]]
-In the Massacre the two Capone hitmen disguised as police men use this on Moran's men. This is correct because it said 4 shotgun shells were fired. It is also seen being held by Peter Gusenberg ([[George Segal]]) when Frank goes into attack Capone's men.
+== Colt Detective Special ==
-[[Image:CharlesParker1878Shotgun.jpg‎|thumb|none|500px|Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun - 12 Gauge.  The Parker Gun Company was absorbed into Remington in 1934.]]
+Almost every gangster in the film uses a [[Colt Detective Special]]. Jack McGurn ([[Clint Ritchie]]) and his bodyguard are both armed with Detective Specials. Al Capone ([[Jason Robards]]) disarms Charlie Fischetti ([[Paul Richards]]) of one, swearing death for Lolordo's death.Joe Aiello ([[Alexander D'Arcy]]), packs himself a Colt DS while trying to escape,but Al Capone disarms him and kicks him with tthe butt of revolver so he can cut his throat .Scalise and Anselmi use them in the killing of Dion O'Banion ([[John Agar]]) and are both disarmed of their Detective Specials by Capone's mobsters in the end. McGurn gives Nick Sorello ([[Frank Silvera]]) an unloaded Detective Special from his armory, which Pete Gusenberg later takes from him and tosses aside. Moran's right
+hand man James Clark ([[Kurt Kreuger]]) uses a Detective Special during the killing of Patsy Lolordo ([[Michele Guarini]]).
+[[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Detective Special - .38 Special]]
+[[Image:Stvmass-cds1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McGurn ([[Clint Ritchie]])'s bodyguard stands at his side with a Colt DS drawn.]]
+[[Image:Stvmass-cds2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Capone's bodyguard lays next to him with a Detective Special drawn during the Hawthorne Hotel ambush flashback.]]
+[[Image:Stvmass-cds3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Scalise and Anselmi kill Dion O'Banion ([[John Agar]]).]]
+[[Image:Stvmass-cds4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Nick Sorello ([[Frank Silvera]]) checks his new Detective Special from McGurn.]]
+[[Image:Stvmass-cds5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Clark ([[Kurt Kreuger]]) threatens one of Lolordo ([[Michele Guarini]])'s men.]]
+[[Image:Stvmass-cds6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Capone stares at Fischetti's Detective Special when he swears vengeance for Lolordo's death.]]
+[[File:St.Val%25Massacre.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Basta!A-sa-si-no"]]
+[[Image:Stvmass-cds7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Capone's men, armed with their own Detective Specials and the ones they disarmed, intimidate Scalise and Anselmi as Capone approaches them with a baseball bat.]]
-== Winchester M1912==
+== Thompson M1921 ==
+More historically accurate than the M1928A1s more commonly seen in the film, a [[Thompson#M1921 Thompson|Thompson M1921]] is wielded by Pete Gusenberg ([[George Segal]]) during the Hawthorne Hotel ambush in 1925.
+[[Image:M1921Thompson.jpg|400px|thumb|none|M1921 Thompson .45 ACP]]
+[[Image:Stvmass-thom28a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pete fires an M1921 at the Hawthorne Hotel.]]
+[[Image:Stvmass-thom28b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pete moves closer to the hotel to get a better shot.]]
-In a street fight we can see a mobster use what looks like a Winchester Model 1912.
+== Winchester Model 1897 ==
-[[Image:WinchesterModel12Riot.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester Model 1912 Riot Gun - 12 gauge]]
+During the 1926 hit on Hymie Weiss ([[Reed Hadley]]), Albert Anselmi([[Rico Cattani]])slamfires a [[Winchester Model 1897]].
+Another Model 1897 is seen during the final montage held by a prison guard at Moran's funeral in 1957.
+[[File:1897 riot gun.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1897 Riot Gun - 12 gauge.]]
+[[Image:Stvmass-win97a.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Scalise and Anselmi prepare to kill Hymie Weiss ([[Reed Hadley]]).]]
+[[Image:Stvmass-win97b.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Scalise and Anselmi kill Weiss.]]
 == Colt Police Positive ==
+The two Capone hitmen dressed as policemen during the massacre carry [[Colt Police Positive]] revolvers.
+[[Image:PolicePositive.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Police Positive - .38 Special.]]
+[[Image:Stvmass-coltrev1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The "police officers" order Moran's men to line up against the wall.]]
-The hitmen who tell Moran's men to line up on the wall during the massacre use Colt Police Positive revolvers. This makes sence to use a weapon used by Cops.
+== McGurn's personal armory ==
-[[Image:PolicePositive.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Police Positive - .38spl.]]
+McGurn keeps his own personal armory behind a wall in his brothel/nightclub, which contains:
+* three [[Winchester Model 1897]] shotguns (with room for one more)
-== Colt Detective Special ==
+* three double-barreled shotguns
+* one [[Thompson|Thompson M1921]]
-This weapon makes several appearences throughout the film. when the fake cops check Moran's men, the fake cop pulls out a Nickel Plated Colt Detective Special. It is also held by Capone's men when they hold two people hostage during Capone's toast just before he kills them with a baseball bat, this resembles a scene from the untouchables where Capone gives a speech and then kills a man with a baseball bat. This weapon is used by two of Capone's men to kill one of Moran's employees.
+* one [[Thompson|Thompson M1928A1]]
-[[Image:Colt Detective Special.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Detective Special - .38 Special]]
+* one unidentified revolver
+* one [[Colt Detective Special]]
+* one [[M1911A1]]
-== Colt M1911 ==
+* one [[Colt Single Action  Army]] (identifaible by the left-side ejector rod)
+[[Image:Stvmass-armory.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McGurn's armory.]]
-When the fake cop is checking Moran's men he pulls out a M1911 from Frank Gusenberg.
-[[Image:COLTM1911 1913.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Colt M1911 pistol - .45 ACP.]]
-== McGurns storage wall ==
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-When Nick Sorello ([[Frank Silvera]]) tells Jack McGurn ([[Clint Ritchie]]) he doesn't have a gun, he spins the book case around to reveal a wall composing of 2 Thompsons (M1928 & M1928A1), 4 sections to hold Winchester Model 1912 Shotguns (even though you only see three), and 3 12 Gauge double Barreled Shotguns, along with a Colt Detective Special Revolver and a Colt Model 1911.
+[[Category:Movie]]
+[[Category:Crime]]
+[[Category:Roger Corman]]

The St. Valentine's Day Massacre: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 23:08, 29 July 2023

Thompson M1928A1

Double-Barreled Shotgun

Colt Detective Special

Thompson M1921

Winchester Model 1897

Colt Police Positive

McGurn's personal armory

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