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M. A. Jones to Mr. DeLoach memorandum | Bs The narrator, Walter Winchell, then states how as a result of the _ numerous bank robberies which had recently occurred, the Federal Bank Robbery Act _ Was passed on May 18, 1934, which made it a Federal crime to rob banks. Thereafter, _ by superimposed shots and narration by Winchell, it is shown how the Federal agents cracked down on bank robbers through arrests. ; a _ Banner is shown meeting Jamie,the Knife, and the new law is discussed. Banner instructs Jamie that he must refrain from any bank robberies until he, Banner, gives him the word. Jamie is "banker" for Banner who informs Jamie that he is going to lead a life of leisure for awhile. Banner, using the alias James Spence, is shown living the life of luxury in Florida where he meets a girl, Chicki Purcell. He becomes infatuated with her and eventually marries her. In the meantime, Ness and "The Untouchables" have both Banner and ~ Jamie under surveillance, Finally, due to the high living expense of Banner, he instructs Jamie to send him more money. When Jamie goes to "the bank" he is picked up by Ness, and the remainder of the bank loot from the Chicago robbery is recovered. Ness informs Banner of the arrest of Jamie and the recovery of the money andtelis | him that he will "have to go to work again." . . The surveillance of Banner is lost; however, through contact with Chicki who has since moved to Chicago, Ness learns that Banner is now in the Beacon Hill, Pennsylvania, area. This town is near Petroleum City, Pennsylvania, which has large banks which would be suitable for Banner's operation. A stake-outon3 - banks is maintained by Ness and "The Untouchables" for 8 weeks. - On the fourth week, Ness, in reviewing a financial statement of cash on hand, notices that one of the banks has an unusual amount of money at that time. A call is made to the bank; however, the phone is not answered as the bank robbery is in progress. Ness and "The Untouchables immediately surround the bank and go in with a minimum of shooting. Banner is arrested inside the bank. Winchell comments that on July 14, 1936, he was sentenced to imprisonment and is still serving his 99-year senten No mention of the FBI by name is made. I is obvious to those viewing the film that Ness, by investigating bank robberies after the passage of the Bank ' Robbery Statute, is depicting an investigation by the FRE. ar