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Smashing the Vice Trust
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Smashing the Vice Trust

1937-01-01 · 60 min · ★ 9.0

Drama

In a meeting with the leaders of his vice syndicate, gangster boss James "Lucky" Lombardo complains that his profits are down. He demands that his henchmen get new, younger and prettier girls for his bordellos.

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Directors
Melville Shyer
Production companies
Willis Kent Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Willy CastelloWilly CastelloJames 'Lucky' Lombardi
Veola VonnVeola VonnLois Bacon
Selmer JacksonSelmer JacksonDistrict Attorney
Sam FlintSam FlintMartin Standish
Maude FealyMaude FealyMrs. Bacon
Augusta AndersonAugusta AndersonMadam
Dean BentonDean BentonHarry
Paul ParryEddie
Sheldon JettHenchman
Frank LaRueFrank LaRueMr. Bacon
Ed CassidyEd CassidyPolice Officer
Lester DorrLester DorrEddie's Henchman (uncredited)

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