George Remus was a teetotaling bootlegger, erudite madman, and a real-life inspiration for Jay Gatsby. His wife, Imogene, was his crown jewel.... more
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Remus’ time as a defense attorney in Chicago comes in handy as he prepares for the trial of his life. ... more
Remus reaches his breaking point with Imogene, and Mabel faces a dilemma in how to deal with her corrupt agent,... more
Remus begins to lose his grip on reality while Imogene goes on the run. Remus: The Mad Bootleg King is... more
Remus looks for ways to get out of prison, including having Imogene befriend one of the agents that put him... more
Remus is busted by Prohibition agents, and his rock-solid marriage to Imogene starts to show cracks. He thinks his bribes... more
With his bootlegging operation thriving, Remus and Imogene indulge in the life of luxury. But soon Remus finds himself on... more
As a young child, George Remus immigrates from Germany to the United States. Living in Chicago, he finds the American... more
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