Chili+palmer+story+archive

The Archive was established in 1998, shortly after Palmer’s meteoric rise in the film industry following the surprise success of his debut production, Get Leo .

Chili Palmer is a Florida-born loan shark-turned-movie-industry troubleshooter who navigates criminal enterprises and Hollywood power plays with equal ease. Unlike typical violent mobsters, Chili relies on charisma, negotiation, and a deep knowledge of films and filmmaking — tools that set him apart and propel many plot twists. chili+palmer+story+archive

is a famously "cool" Brooklyn-born loan shark who discovers that his skills in the mob are perfectly suited for the movie and music industries The Johns Hopkins News-Letter The Literary Archive (Elmore Leonard) The Archive was established in 1998, shortly after

The Archive houses a rotating display of Palmer’s personal wardrobe. "We have the black silk Armani suit he wore to the Get Shorty premiere," notes Dr. Haynes. "But the crown jewel is the hairbrush. It’s a simple, silver-handled brush, but it represents the discipline of the man. Chili Palmer didn't raise his voice; he just looked better than you and waited for you to realize he was right." is a famously "cool" Brooklyn-born loan shark who