Singer Sinatra and his scandalous relationship with the mafia 3
Frank Sinatra or Francis Albert Sinatra is a famous Italian-American singer in Hollywood in the 40s and 50s. In addition to his achievements in many artistic fields such as film, music, producer/recorder…
Real-life prototype of the character Johnny Fontane in the novel ‘The Godfather’
In the novel ‘The Godfather’ by writer Mario Puzo, readers remember a singer named Johnny Fontane who was very popular with the Corleone tycoon.
Although writer Mario Puzo once declared that the character was not related to Sinatra, as well as the singer himself expressed hatred for the character Johnny Fontane, no one can deny that the two have too many similarities.
From Johnny Fontane in the novel to Frank Sinatra in real life
There are two very important details that writer Mario Puzo used for Johnny Fontane, making readers immediately think of Frank Sinatra: the movie role to revive his declining career and the ‘irresistible’ offer.’
In the novel, Johnny Fontane is mentioned as having a declining career as a love singer, going to Don Vito Corleone to ask the tycoon to help him win a movie role.
In addition, the story of the character Johnny Fontane also mentions the detail that the tycoon sent his most trusted subordinate, Tom Haghen, to persuade a movie producer named Jack Woltz to convince him to cooperate with Johnny.
Many people guess that writer Mario Puzzo based this episode on Sinatra’s true story with Columbia studio boss Harry Cohn.
$1 deal and ‘can’t refuse’ offer
Later, many researchers pointed out evidence that Sinatra had relationships with mafia bosses from a very early age.
At age 24, Sinatra signed a lifetime contract with Tommy Dorsey.
One morning, Tommy Dorsey had to welcome three uninvited guests in a very dashing manner.
