The Untouchables S01E16 - The St. Louis Story
The Untouchables (1959)
S01E16 The St. Louis Story
Episode Overview
In the spring of 1931, St. Louis erupted in gang violence as Tim Harrington, the city's longstanding crime boss, faced a formidable challenge from the ambitious Joe Courtney. Seeking to mediate, the seasoned Dink Conway arranges a meeting at the Jockey Club. During their discussion, Dink highlights the outdated methods of shootouts and cash transactions they're relying on. He proposes a more strategic approach that includes establishing fronts for their operations and maintaining proper records to evade federal scrutiny, recalling the fate of Al Capone as a cautionary tale.