The glitz and glamour of Hollywood might seem far removed from the dark world of organized crime, but the Mafia weaved its way into the fabric of the film industry for decades.

Early Hollywood was a wild west of sorts. Studios dealt with labor disputes, property damage, and even occasional piracy of films. The Mafia, with their muscle and established networks, offered a "solution. By strong-arming their way into positions of power, the Mafia could exert control over Hollywood.