1974 Press Photo Edward G. Robinson stars in "Little Caesar" and "Soylent Green

In his first starring role in movies, Edward G. Robinson played the title role of "Rico" in "Little Caesar" (left). In his 101st (right), he was "Sol Roth" in "Soylent Green." In his autobiography, "All My Yesterdays" (Hawthorn), written with Leonard Spigelgass, Robinson recalls how he'd try to sell himself early in his stage career. He'd say, "I know I'm not much on face value, but when it comes to stage value, I'll deliver." You there. You dirty rat, you. Me and Mugsy, we caught ya, see. We caught ya bein' part a the mob, see. The mob down at the video store. Yeah, the mob that's always givin' our gangster flicks a look-see. Yeah, you. You and those people who've been making us dirty rats so pop'lar for 60 years. What? It wasn't you? Hey, we'll show you how, see.

Photo is dated 1974.

Photo measures 10 x 8 inches.