Boardwalk Empire: The Fall of Nelson Van Alden

My humble video depicting the tragic fall of Nelson Van Alden.
Music by "Silver Mt. Zion"

[@selfelevation7]

not bad drunk Dave.. . that's was real good how edited & put it together. . I first clicked on it thinking it was gonna b some bullshit, but you hooked it up. that was a nice piece.

[@dilligaf0220]

The guy that edited this POS MUST have been drunk.

[@teddykgb3865]

It would have been good, but the music track is too loud. It's annoying trying to listen to dialog over blaring music. I shut it off after 3 minutes.

[@evanabbott2737]

Same here👍

[@destinationfer2]

Actually he was good at both just that satan won in the end!

[@randybonner9870]

Question. Why did Van Alden still claim to be a Federal Agent? Unless flipping puts you back in ?

[@jacobishii6121]

In real life a Seattle prohibition agent got tired of seeing all of the criminals he arrested back out on the streets and keeping their money so he quit his job and became a bootlegger. Became the most prolific bootlegger in the northwest, he started the first radio station in Seattle and used it to communicate with his organization and coordinate smuggling efforts. He was never caught or charged

[@uppercutgrandma4425]

Who was he?

[@barndad28]

@@uppercutgrandma4425 Roy Olmstead he did get caught eventually in one of the first cases involving wire taps but was pardoned by FDR

[@orale_]

Not impressive if you know the other teams strats

[@idiotsavant8419]

The great thing about this character was that he was an *awful* law enforcement agent but a FANTASTIC criminal.

[@marywatkins9438]

Such a surprisingly thin line between the two.

[@barbarabeals7301]

Idiot Savant -- brilliant comment, and Michael Shannon pulls it off flawlessly!

[@barbarabeals7301]

@Mary Watkins: You're so right -- that is the goddamn truth!

[@Sara-pj8tq]

M R how is he a terrible person??

[@JakeGittes84]

How was he an awful prohibition agent? He was very diligent, and vigilant.

[@daauthor6004]

In my opinion, Van Alden was one of the most dangerous individuals in that series. And the longer the series continued, the more fierce he became.

[@mrjackelbox4418]

I 100℅ agree

[@michaelsinclair3321]

he was a psycho

[@peaceindarkness.darknessis3494]

Maybe besides gyp rosetti. That guy was fkn looney tunes...and much shorter lived

[@garethjames1300]

So fierce he allowed himself to be shot from behind ! Yep awesome

[@d-money5976]

Imagine if Nelson and Richard Harrow had teamed up.....endless body count

[@bluecord85]

Probably one of the best characters in the entire show. Dude shoulda won an award for that role. It was amazing

[@Loooooooooooool1]

Surely the single best.

[@juanjoyaborja.3054]

Michael Stuhlberg as Arnold Rothstein was much better.

[@uppercutgrandma4425]

​@@juanjoyaborja.3054 Nahhh, he had different story angles and more time but, he wasn't handled as well by the actor as with Van.

[@Titan12328]

Michael Shannon’s acting is just surreal- Nelson Van Alden is the pinnacle of what a “loose cannon” could be described as.

[@andreaholcock8992]

I am relaxed

[@1425363878]

I always felt the van Alden scenes were he is acting "normal" are the best, especially early on. Later he understands that what he does isn't normal, but early in his arc his psychopathic behavior is displayed without any difference or irritation. That was really great acting.

[@ThejollyFrenchman]

I've never gone from hating a character so much than rooting for him so much. What a great character.

[@AK-rv6dq]

Him and Howard from BCS.

[@juanjoyaborja.3054]

@@AK-rv6dq Howard was good though. Nelson was a violent psychopath. But he was arresting people worse than him, which made him seem “good.”

[@AK-rv6dq]

@@juanjoyaborja.3054 they both had redemption arcs. That was the comparison.

[@MarioMario-nj6kz]

Went from hate to feeling bad to routing for him

[@cruisingscenesandtakingbea4197]

Ive never seen this show and have consumed everything I know about it via youtube videos but this guy fascinates me the most of the entire show. The actor is amazing, the character seems extremely well written. And for a drunk man, youve edited this excellently. Really nice work for sure.

[@TheLovelylove]

I never watched the show when it was on real time, but I'm watching it now on HBO Max and it is Amazing so far,I'm into the 2th season. Michael Shannon is the actor and he is Quickly becoming a favorite of mine.

[@matictelic]

You should check Richard and his story as well

[@gabriel_alemdoaquario]

Dude just go watch it

[@samtodd2327]

The tulips never had the makings of a varsity athlete.

[@drunkdave5677]

Not since Moses wore short pants.

[@all_the_bad_news5614]

Oh my God I don't think any character on any HBO show had the makings of a Varsity athlete

[@Lolmeep]

@@all_the_bad_news5614 Gendry from Game of Thrones most certainly had the makings of a varsity athlete after last season

[@JB-hl1qx]

Bunch of hot house flowers that's their problem

[@sarohap]

I can't find pussy anywhere.

[@evanabbott2737]

“I used to believe in god. But now, I don’t believe in anything at all.” Michael Shannon is the BEST😁👍

[@imoneinmillion1157]

Haha god your defo a dumbass american god this god that fuck ups

[@josephmulvihill6802]

Remember the film he did with Ashley Judd? BUG? I still haven't recovered from watching it. This guy is a serious actor. I think he would be fantastic in a comedy

[@markmerzweiler909]

And the look on his face when he said it!

[@isabelbeckerman1262]

What makes his character almost demonic are his soulless, glaring eyes. Like Bela Lugosi and Liev Schreiber (the lead actor of Ray Donovan), he has the stares that can make your knees shiver. He is indeed the best and an ideal player to portray the high-collared, morally uncorrupted Van Alden.

[@evanabbott2737]

@@isabelbeckerman1262 well said!🤔👍

[@daauthor6004]

At the end, You see how Van Alden grabbed Capone's little head and shook it like a rag doll? Lol

[@everythingforyou8188]

And then they killed him like a side character

[@julesword3412]

@@everythingforyou8188 only because he didn't care

[@michaelsinclair3321]

@@julesword3412 Only because he was a psycho

[@Igni-bu5mz]

"Now George, be reasonable!" Love Van Alden. Second only to Richard Harrow.

[@sandwichbreath0]

Those are my top 2 characters too!

[@Jayhazy23]

Jimmy #1

[@JakeGittes84]

Many great characters in this show! I love Nelson, Jimmy and Richard.

[@breadworksboston7052]

Both amazing characters and 2 of my favorites as well. Gotta put Capone in there.

[@erikswanson5753]

He was such a complex character and this series was so well acted. I didn't realize the actor who played Al Capone was British until I saw him in an interview. Beautifully done. Thank you.

[@ibnsabeel9466]

Thank you for reminding me that this was the best show that was ever on television. Had been a while. I forgot how incredible this show was and how binging it was an activity I looked forward to with a child like enthusiasm. Thanks Dave.

[@MrCshank]

And with his last breath Nelson Casper Van Alden returned to Jesus, the side of good, and thus redeemed himself.

[@JB-hl1qx]

Like Darth Vader

[@TheLace]

Um. Yeah. We’ll go with that...

[@Clos93]

Muredered a Jewish man by drowning because of his beliefs, not even counting the other murders, yea totally readeemed himself...

[@michaeldiekmann6494]

@@Clos93 some evangelical bullshit Cshank promoteds here

[@TopSecretInformations]

you can always count on demons exposing themselves.

[@grimcity]

This is a truly stellar edit! I love how you cut back to all the references Nelson made, and that the music didn't overwhelm the narrative. Really well done, mate.

[@zolafuckass8606]

In his last moments he tried to be, at least, what he thought a good man should be. He stumbled and fell, but he *tried.* And that's worth something.

[@junesilvermanb2979]

Amen.

[@missyc5627]

My first impression of Nelson van Alden was that he was a psycho. I wasn’t wrong. Every episode with him in it proved my first impression was right. I loved watching him every week.

[@Backyardmech1]

He was a force to be reckoned with based upon his experience in his career/s. A patient man getting pushed around to the point of exploding, and making his patience known to criminal associates that were later aware of his behaviors.

[@S-I-was-Saying-]

And then he became the 🧊 man

[@darthbiscuit]

what a poetic character arc. In the end he became the instrument of god he always wanted to be through his death the agent was able to get the ledgers to take Capone down

[@jerryhamer]

Season 1 I couldn’t stand Nelson. Season 5. He was my favorite character on the show.

[@danieldevito6380]

Same

[@xYouthAttackx]

such a good actor on such a good show. unfortunately HBO didn't give it a proper sendoff. they just rushed through the ending.

[@WhoopsieDayZ]

I liked his ending. Very fitting.

[@AoE2Replays]

Its very difficult to put an end to a show. Its even more difficult to give a show a “proper sendoff”

[@patrickoliver9133]

@@AoE2Replays thrones in a nutshell

[@tommyinthewell]

@Ski Man uh...what now?

[@YON_RO]

@Ski Man yea what? What did Michael Shannon do

[@erikswanson224]

Very well done. The music was perfect. Very powerful acting.

[@jamesknight4784]

very impressive editing drunk dave. you really built the tension. i really loved this show. great casting. never ever sober up drunk dave, never

[@briamichaels6027]

i love you drunk Dave. that ending made me smile. thank you for your loving care.

[@Kevin19700]

An excellent edit. Absolutely compelling!

[@bionic1407]

Brilliant edit...... Can't believe I've only just seen this.......well done

[@lancecaldwell3874]

Great edit too such a tragic character. Enjoyed watching!

[@dreweconomic3174]

this actor and the character are awesome

[@joshuajones9035]

his story arc is something else! i wish all actors in hollywood could watch this series so many great characters!!!!

[@ducknorris233]

Very nicely done, will be looking for good things from you in the future.

[@2serveand2protect]

Nice! :) :) Very well done. That "final touch" was awesome! :D :D

[@masterzombie161]

Michael Shannon deserves an Oscar for his performance.

[@anthonymartinez2982]

This was very well put together I’m sure Terry Winter would be proud

[@RedNovaMedia]

Amazing actor, fantastic work

[@christopherbarber5283]

music is way too loud, dave

[@spoda81]

I just said that above, thanks I thought it was just me

[@seferinorino6951]

I think is perfect. Nolan style. (Just an opinion)

[@treadstone81]

Seferino Rino well, you’re wrong.

[@seferinorino6951]

treadstone81 ok

[@treadstone81]

Seferino Rino no problem

[@pierrenivelt2586]

awesome!! one of the best montage i have seen! thanks!

[@drelliott2833]

ILMAO... Your comment at the end was funny as hell...........

[@georgejackson4426]

When I first saw Nelson Van Alden I was like is this guy one of Elliot Ness's untouchables? Then I saw Van Alden whipping himself with a belt while quoting scripture and said OK this is going to be an interesting character.

[@btwarner2124]

Awesome job man! That was the best!

[@hanschouwman4536]

I watched several times.Good work.

[@mrjackelbox4418]

I am so happy you made this video thanku

[@scottallendude]

this is so awesome. thank you

[@jamiegumm4398]

Boardwalk Empire, The Wire, and The Sopranos - three best series so far this century! Complex characters, intriguing storylines, and just the right amount of, but not gratuitous, violence

[@jeffreychavey4161]

The 17(?) fps count makes his movements and expressions that much creepier. He takes on a Frankenstein persona: goodness fated to be eclipsed by a dark reality

[@zulubeatz1]

Great edit of another fantastically twisted boardwalk character.

[@Fox1223]

I love Boardwalk Emprire! Just subscribed!

[@jamesroboyle]

Nelson definitely had above average strength . You can tell by how he effortlessly throws people around .

[@PC_CERTIFIED]

I love the ending of this video especially with the text at the end

[@damianlopez7630]

Awesome editing drunk Dave Hey listen I'm drunk right now as I watch so I really appreciate your video awesome stuff thank you thank you🙏❤🙂🎉🤝

[@Jayhazy23]

"I'll remember. I'll remember. I'll remember!"

[@isabelbeckerman1262]

Jimmy Darmody repeated that phrase, not Van Alden.

[@VeritasForYou]

Michael Shenon is such a brilliant actor. I recognized him as General Zod from comments.

[@TheTrueReiniat]

Van Alden was my favourite character all the way trough, I was so annoyed when he was interrogated that second time with Capone cause of course Al had plot armour but such a character as Nelson would have gone for the gun immediately and blasted Capone even if he himself could never have exited that room too.

[@DEATHADDA]

Damn near ripped the head off the agent he slapped!!

[@gdicommando4456]

Music volume is up way too high. Never have music in a video where the music drowns out the dialogue

[@seangraham57]

Loved your last Quote Drunk Dave.

[@davidfasano7210]

Great job David....you da man!!

[@Wayfarer45]

4:15 what a slap lol. Its easy to forget how big Micahel Shannon is not sure if it was the casting or some trick of film making, but he pretty much loomed over many of the other actors

[@domfrommelb27]

That was awsome dave

[@deventazz8018]

One of the most interesting and complex characters to ever be written for TV.

[@joolslaloosh]

Well done. Compelling and rich.

[@ricaurandt6713]

Drunk Dave, an excellent bit a piecework if ever I saw one, SKOL!!

[@Zkkr429]

Is the music by Silver Mt Zion?

[@dc7370]

What range Shannon has. An escape artist of type cast. From dangerous killer to Mr Roger's mark he can play it all.

[@darj617]

It's been a while since I've seen this show, but I remember Van Alden was one of the highlights.

[@drunkdave5677]

Sean Connery over here. You're the dude now, bro!

[@Themadfranklin]

Pretty damn good super cut!

[@chillywilly5258]

Excellent editing.

[@Yakanhikoerotikkushiti]

A bizzarre character who still acted like it was the 18th century. He had that very old obscure manner where he had no emotions with anything

[@Unknown-bq9id]

I wonder if, in the Boardwalk Empire-verse, it was Van Alden buried in Capone's vault--boy, that would give Geraldo Rivera a shock...

[@tiny8024]

I enjoyed the loud music. Yall clearly aint drunk enough. Cheers to Dave 🍻

[@bolodogrc5256]

An awesome Vid .... and I Dig the Ending

[@MrSouthofBoston]

The music is way too loud.

[@Carmine_Lupertazzi]

Dave what's the title of the musical score you used?

[@drunkdave5677]

jakeheke "Sit in the Middle of Three Galloping Dogs" and "Stumble Then Rise on Some Awkward Morning" by Silver Mt. Zion

[@doris3618]

Well made video, compliments!

[@anandnairkollam]

Couldn't you keep the music low?

[@torontoBluejays87]

The thumbnail for this video had me laughing my ass off... 😂

[@banga8080]

Great work drunk dave

[@michaelm2434]

This had the opportunity to be great if it wasn't for the 10 frames a second.

[@yeaaight]

im sure it was intentional

[@junlee3515]

Or the shitty background music

[@jojolafrite90]

With that shit music? No, it's crap all the way.

[@junglecity5875]

There’s always a hater

[@lovebug9696]

yo bravo Drunk Dave ! great edit ❤

[@adamtheagent3978]

his character arc was incredible

[@sweetcell8767]

It was that prick at the Iron Company who really broke Georgie’s moral code.

[@AlanJas-ut6ym]

Great Video of a Great Character❤

[@theseattlegreen1871]

Well done Drunk Dave, well done.

[@FilthyMezla]

why but which A Sliver Mt. Zion song?

[@everythingforyou8188]

He have the worst death in the whole serie it’s like they just wanted to kill him

[@cerealkilla8930]

Well done, DD.

[@weswizkid1657]

Whats the music in the background?

[@TopSecretInformations]

You still haven't learned to check the description box?

[@tennisblood]

Are you relaxed now? Or is it still bad time?

[@p0r0sen0k]

My favorite character indeed

[@IzaakCha7]

One of my favourite characters in any series.

[@pauloliver1842]

excellent editing my friend

[@pauloliver1842]

you should get drunk every day

[@aidanmagill6769]

What's with all the green highlighter on the walls?

[@steeltown2946]

Amazing character 👏

[@jacobishii6121]

Van Alden was not descent case ......he rose to be who he truly was,he found himself and freed himself from living a lie

[@hallmonitor98]

4:49 whs the guy with all the burns?

[@thelawaroundhere3603]

Well done, chief!

[@starguy2718]

"A known class of criminals, for whom murder is just a means of doing business." Tony Soprano:

[@timetowakeup6302]

Background noise/music? Is very distracting

[@sobrevalorado]

Amazing job