Al Capone was one of the most notorious gangsters of all time. His tales of terror send shivers down the spines of people across the world even to this day. Capone’s notoriety has been a source of great inspiration for several movies where the central character was modeled based on his story. Although Capone dropped out of school at a very early age and came from poor parents, he managed to become wealthy and influential within a few years. After working as a petty thief with a few small-time gangs, he was taken under the wing of the noted gangster Johnny Torrio, who helped him become a prominent name in the crime world. Capone also helped politician William Thompson win elections through his influence. In his early years, Capone earned a reputation among the public as a "Robin Hood" of sorts. He even donated large amounts of money earned through his criminal activities to charity; however, he ultimately damaged his reputation with the cold-blooded St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. Despite being a mafia leader, it is claimed that Capone was very polite and generous, but he could also turn out to be a worst enemy if someone went against him.