The Racketeer

Nov 9, 1929

1h 6m

★ 4.9

DOUBLE-CROSSING MEN...DOUBLE-DEALING WOMEN...THRILLS AND SUSPENSE!

Overview

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

Genres

Crime

Drama

Production Companies

Pathé Exchange

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Cast

Mahlon Keane

Robert Armstrong

Rhoda Philbrooke

Carole Lombard

Tony Vaughan

Roland Drew

Mehaffy - Policeman

Paul Hurst

Gus

Kit Guard

Squid

Al Hill

The Rat (as Bobbie Dunn)

Bobby Dunn

Bernie Weber (as Bud Fine)

Budd Fine

Mrs. Lee

Hedda Hopper

Millie Chapman

Jeanette Loff

Jack Oakhurst

John Loder

Mr. Chapman

Winter Hall

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6.0

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6.5

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5.1

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6.2

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5.8

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6.5

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6.5

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