In many ways, the entire gangster genre in film and even literature has Al Capone to thank for its existence. While there isn't anything else to thank Al Capone for, his public image, antics and flair ...

The early years -- Mae -- The need to make a living -- Al comes to Chicago -- The other Capones -- The road to power -- The fortunes of war -- In hiding -- The glory years -- Inventing Al Capone -- ...