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The Woman Racket
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The Woman Racket

1930-01-24 · 70 min · ★ 6.0

Crime · Romance · Drama

During a raid, a cop lets a pretty speakeasy employee escape and later begins dating her. Although she loves him, his salary and dull life leave her wanting.

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Directors
Robert Ober, Albert H. Kelley, Paul Bern
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tom MooreTom MooreTom Hayes
Blanche SweetBlanche SweetJulia Barnes Hayes
Sally StarrSally StarrBuddy
Robert AgnewRobert AgnewRags
John MiljanJohn MiljanChris Miller
Lew KellyLew KellyTish
Tom LondonTom LondonHennessy
Eugene BordenEugene BordenLefty
Jack ByronDuke
Nita MartanNita MartanRita
Richard TraversRichard TraversWardell
Ann DvorakAnn DvorakChorus Girl
Fred KelseyFred KelseyPolice Captain
Wilbur MackWilbur MackThe Mayor
Leo WhiteLeo WhiteOscar - the Chef

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