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Murder on the Boardwalk

During the peak of Prohibition in the late 1920s, the shadowy underworld of major U.S. cities thrived, fueled by rum-running, loan sharking, protection rackets, clandestine speakeasies, and illicit gambling dens. In an unprecedented move to consolidate their power, crime bosses from Atlantic City, New York City, and Chicago have resolved to form The Commission during the Atlantic City conference. This new governing entity aims to bring order to the chaotic mob scene, acting as the ultimate authority over all criminal organizations within the United States.

However, the concept of The Commission has sparked diverse and conflicting views among the underworld. Debates rage over its governance, the appointment of the supreme leader, and even the necessity of its existence. Despite these internal conflicts, rival mob factions have pledged to maintain decorum at the upcoming conference, promising a gathering marked by a veneer of respectability.

Nuggy Jones, a notable figure from Atlantic City, has offered his prestigious establishment, the Karlton Ritz Hotel, located on the famed Boardwalk, as the venue for this landmark meeting. As the most influential mobsters from across the country begin to descend upon the city, a palpable tension fills the air, setting the stage for a story of intrigue, power, and betrayal.

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Guest List

 

MARGIE GORMAN
Miss America
Margie Gorman is a tenacious beauty pageant queen. She’s Nuggy Jones’ dame and best gal pal of Isabella Gorge. Margie uses her sweet personality to get whatever she desires. On the surface, she seems to be a loyal friend.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Flapper dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings 
and ‘20s style shoes. A feather boa as optional accessories. It is optional to wear a Miss America 
pageant sash.

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NUGGY JONES
Crime Boss, Atlantic City Mob
Nuggy Jones is the ruthless leader of the Atlantic City Mob. A former sheriff, the powerful Nuggy is quickly rising to be a formidable enemy of Johnny Torrion from Chicago. Rumor has it that the federal 
government is currently investigating Nuggy for tax evasion.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: A fedora, zoot suit, and wing-tipped shoes. A pocket watch on a chain and a plastic Tommy gun as optional accessories.

 

MICKEY THE FISH
Gangster, Atlantic City Mob
Mickey the Fish is the mysterious right hand man to Nuggy Jones. This gangster is keen on making up poems about his victims before he bumps them off. If you hear Mickey start to recite a poem, start 
running!
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: An outrageous fedora, a zoot suit, and wing-tipped shoes. A pocket watch on a chain and a plastic Tommy gun as optional accessories.

 

ISABELLA GORGE
Owner, Izzy’s Couture
The over-emotional Isabella Gorge is the owner of a boutique called Izzy’s Couture. Izzy’s Couture is the Boardwalk’s hot spot to buy glad rags in Atlantic City. This fanatical diva is the daughter of the Sheriff of Atlantic City and the best gal pal of Margie Gorman. Isabella dreams of becoming a nightclub singer and is deeply envious of any doll who can sing like a canary.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Ultra-trendy flapper dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet 
stockings and ‘20s style shoes. A sequined headband with a feather and a feather boa as optional accessories.

 

JOHNNY ‘THE FOX’ TORRRION
Crime Boss, Chicago Crime Faction
Johnny Torrion is the infamous organized crime leader of the Chicago Crime Faction. It’s the height of the prohibition era and this mobster is one of the leading boot leggers in the United States. This menacing lawbreaker is usually seen with his faithful right hand man, Hal Sapone.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: A fedora, a zoot suit, and wing-tipped shoes. A pocket watch on a chain and a plastic Tommy gun as optional accessories.

 

EMMA SOLITARE
Gun Moll, Chicago Crime Faction 
Emma Solitare is the hardnosed girlfriend of Johnny ‘The Fox’ Torrion of the Chicago Crime Faction. She will stop at nothing to get what she wants and will stand by her man and the Chicago Mob at all costs. This is one gun-toting diva to stay clear of in any volatile situation.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Moll suit (gangster girl) fishnet stockings and ‘20s style shoes. A fedora hat 
and a plastic Tommy gun as optional accessories.

 

CHARLIE ‘LUCKY BOY’ LEGIANO
Crime Boss, New York Mafia 
Charlie ‘Lucky Boy’ Legiano is the merciless mobster from the New York Mafia. He is one of the most 
unpredictable gangsters in New York, and his intolerance is legendary. He is quick to put an end a fight, but it’s usually with his trusty Tommy gun.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: A fedora, a zoot suit and wing-tipped shoes. A pocket watch on a chain and a plastic Tommy gun as optional accessories.

 

LUCY LEGIANO
Gun Moll, New York Mafia
Lucy is the cold, callous gun moll who runs with the gangsters of the New York Mafia. Her motto is take no prisoners, and if there is trouble, she’s typically the cause of it all. She’s married to Charlie Legiano, but some say that her loyalty to Charlie should be in question, as there have been late night sightings of her speaking to rival mafia members.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Moll suit (gangster girl) fishnet stockings and ‘20s style shoes. A fedora hat 
and a plastic Tommy gun as optional accessories.

 

HAL SAPONE
Gangster, Chicago Crime Faction
Hal Sapone is the coldblooded mobster and right hand man to Johnny Torrion, the crime boss of Chicago. Hal is an extremely hard worker and one day, plans to be the boss of all bosses and rule the 
underground. Johnny Torrion might be in his way, however.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: A fedora, a zoot suit, and wing-tipped shoes. A pocket watch on a chain 
and a plastic Tommy gun as optional accessories.

 

MABLE SAPONE
Upcoming Silent Film Star
Mable Sapone is a beautiful and talented silent film actress. She’s recently broken the surface of the Hollywood scene, as she just finished filming her first silent film. She’s desperately awaiting her turn at becoming one of Hollywood’s icons. Her husband Hal has other plans for Mable. He wants her at home taking care of the family and doesn’t support her film career one bit!
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Flapper dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings 
and ‘20s style shoes. A sequined headband with a feather and a feather boa as optional accessories.

 

DUCKY SHULTZ
Gangster, New York Mafia
Ducky Shultz is the hands down, number one rumrunner for the New York Mafia and right hand man to Charlie ‘Lucky Boy’ Legiano. Ducky is the nephew of Charlie Legiano and will do anything for his New 
York mobsters. Ducky’s loyalty seems to be unsurpassed and unbreakable. 
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: A fedora, a zoot suit, and wing-tipped shoes. A pocket watch on a chain and a plastic Tommy gun as optional accessories.

 

BETTY ‘FUN GUNS’ HEART 
Gun Moll, New York Mafia
Betty Heart, or more commonly known as Fun Guns, is known for her ostentatious lifestyle. She earned the nickname Fun Guns because she stows up to eight guns on her body at any given time. Betty’s 
loyalties lie with the New York Mafia.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Flashy gun moll suit (gangster girl) fishnet stockings and ‘20s style shoes. A fedora hat and up to eight plastic guns asoptional accessories.

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XAVIER GORGE
Sheriff of Atlantic County 
Xavier Gorge is the brazen sheriff of Atlantic County and the doting father of Isabella Gorge.  Feared by most, revered by all, he is the authority figure in any room.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS:  Sheriff’s costume.  Plastic revolvers as optional props.

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JACKIE ‘THE LEGS’ HARRIS
Gun Moll, Chicago Mob Faction 
Jackie Harris is the Chicago gun moll known for her ostentatious lifestyle.  She earned the nickname ‘The Legs’ because she’s the fastest runner on the mob scene – even in stiletto heels. Jackie’s loyalties are often in question, but at least on the surface, her allegiance is with the Chicago Mob Faction.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS:  Flashy gun moll suit (gangster girl) fishnet stockings and ‘20s style shoes.  A fedora hat and a plastic gun as optional accessories.

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HANK LEWIE
United Mine Workers of America Representative 
Hank Lewie is a hard working miner and dedicated representative of the United Mine Workers of America.  Rumor has it that Hank has been trying to make a shady deal between the United Mine Workers of America and the Atlantic City Mob.  If this happens, it could be bad news for the mining industry.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS:  A fedora, a zoot suit, and wing-tipped shoes.  Alternative suggestion is a miner costume with a construction hat with flashlight and coveralls.

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CARMEN DIEGO
Owner, Carmen’s Candy Store.  
Carmen Diego is the humble yet talented candy storeowner.  She has an uber-wealthy clientele in New York City that love her to die for creations.  Known for her awe-inspiring chocolate centerpieces, she’s one of the sweetest dames you’ll ever meet.  This doll always has an ear to lend to her dearest friends.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS:  Flapper dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings and ‘20s style shoes.  A sequined headband with a feather and a feather boa as optional accessories.  Bag of chocolates as an optional prop..

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BUBBY ROSETREE
Gangster, Chicago Mob Faction  
Bubby Rosetree is the most charming gangster of the Chicago Mob Faction.  A friendly adversary to Hal Sapone, Bubby often tries to pull rank on Hall by schmoozing Johnny Torrion.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS:  A fedora, a zoot suit, and wing-tipped shoes.  A pocket watch on a chain and a plastic Tommy gun as optional accessories.

 

BARBIE WRIGHT
Gun Moll, New York Mafia 
Barbie Wright is the beautiful gun moll from the New York Mafia.  She has the reputation of being the most efficient female rum runner in the United States.  This often irritates her male counterparts.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS:  Flashy gun moll suit (gangster girl) fishnet stockings and ‘20s style shoes.  A fedora hat and a plastic gun as optional accessories.

 

KENNETH BAXTER
U.S. Assistant Attorney 
Kenneth Baxter is the pompous U.S. Assistant Attorney.  You definitely don’t want your name scrawled on a case file on this tenacious prosecutor’s desk.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS:  A fedora, 1920’s style suit or a simple oxford and suspenders.  A pocket watch on a chain as an optional accessory

 

LORA RINGSDALE
Waitress, Lucky Boy Billiards 
This charming flapper is a waitress at Lucky Boy Billiards of New York City.  Lora’s a canary, as a sizeable crowd gathers when she performs.  Whether she’s serving cocktails or singing, she has an angelic demeanor, but if you double-cross this doll, she’ll turn into a bearcat.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Flapper dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings and ‘20s style shoes.  A sequined headband and long, fingerless gloves as optional accessories..

 

EDWARD KELSEY
Butler for Nuggy Jones 
Edward Kelsey is the obnoxious butler for Nuggy Jones of the Atlantic City Mob.  He makes Nuggy’s life easy as pie, but the other residents of the Karlton Ritz would do anything to keep him quiet for once.  Edward’s mouth is constantly spewing annoying comments. Only Nuggy Jones can get Edward to shut his kisser.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS:  A top hat, a1920’s inspired tuxedo, white gloves, and wing-tipped shoes.  A pocket watch on a chain as optional accessories.

 

NINA CLYDE
Chambermaid, Karlton Ritze 
Nina Clyde is the bubbly chambermaid at the posh Karlton Ritz hotel on the Boardwalk.  She is feisty and branded as being the hotel’s source of juicy gossip.  If you want to know the scoop, ask Nina.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS:  French maid costume.  

 

CHANEL COCOA
French Fashion Designer 
Chanel was a poor orphan who taught herself to sew by hand and she climbed her way to the bright lights of the Paris runways. She has undoubtedly made her mark in fashion history.  This trendy icon of style has one of the most remarkable rags to riches success stories ever known!  Chanel has recently opened a boutique on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City!
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS:  Very trendy flapper dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings and ‘20s style shoes.  A sequined headband with a feather and a feather boa as optional accessories.  

 

ALEXANDER ROCCO
Gangster, Atlantic City Mob 
Born in Massachusetts, but of Italian descent, Alexander Rocco was destined to find his way into the mob.  He moved to Atlantic City as a teen and used his familial connections to quickly become a made man under the wings of Nuggy Jones. 
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS:  A fedora, a zoot suit, and wing-tipped shoes.  A pocket watch on a chain and a plastic Tommy gun as optional accessories.

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WYLEEN BLACK
Tabloid Newspaper Reporter 
This feisty doll is the most scandalous tabloid newspaper reporter in the history of Chicago.  It’s hard to find a soul in the Windy City who’s not stressing over a Wyleen Black blackmail.  Wyleen’s conniving ways will get her into serious trouble one day. That day cannot come soon enough for some people. 
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS:  Flapper dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings and ‘20s style shoes.  A cloche hat as an optional accessory.

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FAY STINGRAY
American Novelist 
Fay Stingray is a highly conservative novelist.  She’s always doing research for her latest novel on the rival mobster gangs in the United States and often hangs around the Boardwalk.  It is impossible to determine what this writer is thinking, as she always appears to be soaking in the scene around her.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS:  Flapper dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings and ‘20s style shoes.  A sequined headband with a feather as optional accessories.

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JOANN CRAWFORD
Silent Film Star 
Joann is a tenacious silent film actress that kick started her career three years ago with the film Guiltless Eyes where she played the role of a downtrodden showgirl.  Since her debut, Joann has become the big screen’s epitome of romance and beauty.  She’s known for being amidst scandals and is difficult to work with on the movie sets. On a personal level, she is a charismatic woman.  Her home base is New York City, but she travels to California to film movies and rub elbows with the Hollywood elite.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS:  Trendy flapper dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings and ‘20s style shoes.  A sequined headband with a feather and a feather boa as optional accessories.

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GEORGIE O’KEITH
American Artist 
Georgie O’Keith is the humble and talented watercolorist.  The rich, powerful, and famous fight over Georgie’s latest creations.  Known in New York City for her awe-inspiring abstract paintings of nature, she’s one of the sweetest dames you’ll ever meet.  She is ultraconservative, demure, and has an everlasting ear to lend to her dearest friends.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS:  Flapper dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings and ‘20s style shoes.  A cloche hat as an optional accessory.

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ELISA SHRAPNELLI
Costume Designer 
Elisa Shrapnelli is the famous costume designer for Metro Goldwin Myer Films.  Her iconic designs have been in over 40 Hollywood silent films, and she has plans to branch out onto the Paris runways.  Elisa is a difficult person to get along with, however.  Those that work with her in the film industry do everything they can to stay out of her way.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Outrageous flapper dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings and ‘20s style shoes.  A very trendy cloche hat as an optional accessory.  

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AMELIA AIRHEART
Aviator 
Amelia Airheart has recently set a goal to become to the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.  Her critics are against her, but her spirits remain high.  Amelia has created a program called the Eighty-Eights which will support upcoming female pilots.  Amelia is one of the most intelligent women in the country.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS:  Conservative flapper dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings and ‘20s style shoes.  A cloche hat as an optional accessory.  Optional to wear a 1920’s aviator costume (bomber jacket, goggles.

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STEFANO MADAGINO

Gangster, Atlantic City Mob 
Stefano’s underworld influence stretches from California to western New York.  Stefano is a long time mobster with the Atlantic City mob.  Rumor has it that Nuggy Jones pulled a few fast ones to become the Atlantic City crime boss over Stefano - the underboss at the time of the previous Don’s murder.  All has seemed calm on the surface between them, but not many mobsters could fall in rank and be alright with it.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS:  A fedora, a zoot suit, and wing-tipped shoes.  A pocket watch on a chain and a plastic Tommy gun as optional accessories.

 

VINCENT BARBOZA
Gangster, Atlantic City Mob  
Vincent Barboza is potentially one of the most feared mob assassins around the globe.  He is presumed to have murdered over thirty-five men in his career, but none of their bodies have been found.  He is not a mobster to have as an enemy.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS:  A fedora, a zoot suit, and wing-tipped shoes.  A pocket watch on a chain and a plastic Tommy gun as optional accessories

 

CURTIS FLYNN
Gangster, Atlantic City Mob 
Curtis has recently been released from prison.  He took the fall for Nuggy Jones and did time for extortion, conspiracy to commit murder, and racketeering.  Nobody truly knows why his prison sentence was reduced drastically, but there has been talk that Curtis might be a rat.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS:  A fedora, a zoot suit, and wing-tipped shoes.  A pocket watch on a chain and a plastic Tommy gun as optional accessories.

 

TONY ACARDIO
Gangster, Chicago Crime Faction 
Tony is a merciless hit man for Hal Sapone – the right hand man of Johnny Torrion.  Tony started his career delivering moonshine and pick-pocketing.  He later worked his way up the chain to become the most feared assassin of the Chicago mob.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS:  A fedora, a zoot suit, and wing-tipped shoes.  A pocket watch on a chain and a plastic Tommy gun as optional accessories.

 

FRANKIE COSTILLO
Gangster, New York Mafia 
Frankie Costillo is an Italian born gangster from the New York Mafia who openly strives to be the King of the Underworld.  Frankie has served multiple prison sentences on the behalf of other mobsters in his gang, and has proven his loyalty over the years.  Frankie will do absolutely anything to impress Charlie Legiano.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS:  A fedora, a zoot suit, and wing-tipped shoes.  A pocket watch on a chain and a plastic Tommy gun as optional accessories .

 

ARNOLD ROTHSTINE
Consigliere, New York Mafia 
Arnold started off his affiliation with the New York Mob as a loyal financier until Charlie Legiano appointed him as a consigliere.  Arnold is known for giving sage advice and believes that crime factions need to be run like big business instead of engaging in unorganized hooliganistic endeavors.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: A fedora, a zoot suit, and wing-tipped shoes.  A pocket watch on a chain and a plastic Tommy gun as optional accessories.

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