The Look of G-Men

[ArrowCollarMan]

I've been drawing my comic and sketches dealign with it for quite some time now. Its main characters are G-Men but I'm not sure they nessicarily look the part.

Does anyone know how G-Men would haved looked like late in the prohabition era? Or am I alright with what I have?

 

[Barry]

Immediately following prohibition....

April 1933. You might not be a drinker - but dang, this is one hell of a picture!

I found some agents in boaters, I'll post them tomorrow!

Barry

 

[Marc Chevalier]

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I suspect that real G-men looked pretty much like this (minus the elegant carnation). Can you say "Eliott Ness"?

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[Mr_Misanthropy]

I think they all look pretty spot on. The hands in the pockets, coat collar up, the attitude is definitely there. I think maybe you should try to style the hats to better fit the characters' faces though.

I've been drawing my comic and sketches dealign with it for quite some time now. Its main characters are G-Men but I'm not sure they nessicarily look the part.

It doesn't really look like the gentleman in the middle can actually see in front of him with that big hat brim. But I must say, you have a definite talent for drawing faces, that's usually the thing people have trouble with. Now, the lady on the right doesn't look very much like a G-"Man" at all. Just kidding, great stuff you've got there. I'd love to see some finished panels.

 

[Story]

Where's J. Edgar's pink tutu?

Detroit Police, undated - BBSN photos

 

[Story]

Smashing kegs in Ohio, undated

 

[Marc Chevalier]

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Incredible as it may seem, Hoover was still the top G-man when THE BRADY BUNCH was airing. A classic exchange from the TV show: Peter says "J. Edgar Hoovey!" and dad Mike corrects him, saying "Hoo-ver!"

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[Story]

"Captain Byron Laverne Reed, USCG, Commander of the New York Division and Captain of the Port of New York, takes a group of Prohibition officials on board the USCGC MANHATTAN to observe the Rum-Row fleet, coast of New Jersey, in November 1924." Photo No. G-APA-11-20-24 GEN. F.; 1924; photographer unknown.

Lotsa scenery pics at
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-cp/history/Prohibition_Photo_Index.html

 

[Story]

Uniformed police units of any use?

Schwarzkopf outfitted the new troopers in what was standard from 1921-1924. That original uniform consisted of a Stetson hat, brown boots, olive britches, gray shirt, Jersey blue tie, navy wool blouse and Sam Browne belt and holster. The belt forced the wearer to “brace” like a West Pointer, which was exactly why it was chosen by Schwarzkopf.
http://www.state.nj.us/njsp/about/20s.html

 

[Old Timer]

Nice photos! I think I'm going to use them as my wallpaper for my computer. Nice job on the comics too. Can't wait to see the final result!

 

[jake_fink]

LOVE IT!!!!

 

[Story]

The guy dead center, with the grin and the upraised mug, is a ringer for the actor Christopher Lloyd.

 

["Doc" Devereux]

The guy dead center, with the grin and the upraised mug, is a ringer for the actor Christopher Lloyd.

Shhh! Don't mention the DeLorean!

 

[Briscoeteque]

Those are some amazing sketches! I don't know how accurate the woman's suit is, but I don't care, if women never dressed like that, they should.

 

[ArrowCollarMan]

You know, I didn't tihnk that Wimsey's (the woman) suit was very accurate either...then I ran across this.

From what I can tell its from the 1930's. This leads me to believe that there are more suits like it...but where do I find the references. Wimsey's suit is sort of off but I'd like to see by how come.