
“The famous grapefruit scene in The Public Enemy (1931) was a practical joke Cagney and costar Mae Clarke decided to play on the crew while cameras were rolling. Director William Wellman liked it so much he put it in the picture. The scene made Clarke’s ex-husband, Lew Brice, very happy. He saw the film repeatedly just to see that scene and was often shushed by angry patrons when his delighted laughter got too loud.”








