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The Racketeer
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The Racketeer

1929-11-09 · 66 min · ★ 5.1

Crime · Drama

A dapper gangster sponsors an alcoholic violinist in order to win the love of a glamorous divorced socialite.

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Directors
Howard Higgin
Production companies
Pathé Exchange
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert ArmstrongRobert ArmstrongMahlon Keane
Carole LombardCarole LombardRhoda Philbrooke
Roland DrewRoland DrewTony Vaughan
Paul HurstMehaffy - Policeman
Kit GuardKit GuardGus
Al HillAl HillSquid
Bobby DunnBobby DunnThe Rat
Budd FineBudd FineBernie Weber
Hedda HopperHedda HopperMrs. Lee
Jeanette LoffJeanette LoffMillie Chapman
John LoderJohn LoderJack Oakhurst
Winter HallWinter HallMr. Chapman
Winifred HarrisWinifred HarrisMrs. Chapman

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