Biography: Baby Face Nelson on AllMovie

One of the figures in America's criminal hall of fame, Baby Face Nelson had a vicious streak that belied his childlike visage. He achieved notoriety by robbing banks and killing hapless bystanders on the way in and way out. This video chronicles Nelson's career in crime, searching his childhood years for clues to the sociopathic killer he was to become. If America has a romanticized view of its gangsters, it could be dispelled by the chilling personal account of a bank robbery survivor presented in the film. Interviews with friends and family show that while Nelson was a relentless predator in public, he was gentle at home. Archival news reels capture the life and times of this notorious criminal.