so that readers will not falsely assume that a different spelling implies another
person.

The authors have included feature-length films only. A list of serials related
to crime and criminals may be found in Appendix A. We have not included
documentaries or short subjects, such as Fox "March of Time" or MGM
"Crime Does Not Pay" series.

Although many films include criminal or illegal activities within their plots,
they may not necessarily classify as crime films. Therefore, the authors of this
volume have used as their criteria films whose plots chiefly revolve around a
crime or criminal intent. Characters do not have to be professional criminals.
The film may be a drama, comedy drama, or comedy. Generally, horror films,
fantasies and tales of the supernatural have been excluded.

Finally, the authors wish to thank Lois Schneider, Coordinator of
Information Services at Queens College, Flushing, New York, for the use of
various library materials, David Fisher for his editorial suggestions, and
American New Tech Computers of Queens, New York, for keeping our
equipment running.

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