It was also based upon Erich Maria Remarque’s 1929 classic World War I novel.Plot SynopsisA prologue that introduces the film was taken almost verbatim from the foreword to Remarque's novel:This story is neither an accusation nor a confession, and least of all an adventure, for death is not an adventure to hose who stand face to face with it.They both wince during their first physical display of competitive manhood.BackgroundThe Public Enemy(1931) is one of the earliest and best of the gangster films from Warner Bros.When Dave's black cleaning housekeeper Birdie (Clarice Taylor) arrived, Evelyn was in the midst of ripping up Dave's clothes in he bedroom.He stares with hate in his eyes at the sinful burlesque dancer (Gloria Pall) (seen through a keyhole iris), despising the sexy woman because she arouses his carnal instincts.Film Notables (Awards, Facts, etc.)With many of the same characters from the first two films.There were three villains in this film: the New Goblin, the Sandman, and Venom.There were also two love triangles.No Academy Award nominations.With a production budget of $258 million, and box-office gross receipts of $336 million (domestic) and $891 million (worldwide).