From the Archives 103: Billie Jean Parker, The Truth About Bonnie And Clyde (1968)

Bonnie Elizabeth Parker (1910-1934) and Clyde Chestnut Barrow (1909-1934) were American criminals, who robbed several banks and countless small stores between 1931 and May 23, 1934, when they were killed in an ambush by a posse of law enforcement officers. Bonnie and Clyde murdered 9 law enforcement officers, as well as many civilians. The sensational press coverage of their crime spree made them notoriously, but their popularity waned as their death toll grew.In February 1935, the Dallas Police Department and the FBI arrested and prosecuted 20 family members and friends of Bonnie and Clyde, for aiding and abetting their criminal activities. One of the defendants was Bonnie's sister, Billie Jean Parker, who was convicted and spent time in prison.In 1967, Arthur Penn directed the motion picture Bonnie and Clyde, starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway. The movie romanticized the couple and introduced them to a new audience. Capitalizing on Bonnie & Clyde's new popularity, Felton Jarvis interviewed Billie Jean Parker, and RCA Victor released the interview on LP, accompanied by music from the film. Here is the tracklist:Foggy Mountain Breakdown (From The Film "Bonnie And Clyde") (Instrumental) Introduction By Jud Collins0:45What Kind Of People Were Bonnie And Clyde?6:52Billie Jean On The Road With Bonnie And Clyde4:01The Time They Needed Guns1:21The Car Wreck And How Clyde's Brother Was Killed7:26Bonnie's Outlook On Life And Bonnie's Poem "The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde"3:50Some Of The Things That Happened3:00Billie Jean With Bonnie And Clyde4:41Who Did They Rob?1:35Billie Jean Parker Serving Time2:56The Death Of Bonnie And Clyde5:15Foggy Mountain Breakdown (Instrumental) Narration By Jud Collins0:40 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.