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The Racketeer

1929, Movie, NR, 66 mins

The Racketeer: Review

A very early gangster talkie which relied so heavily on the new technology that nothing much happens but talk, talk, and more talk. Unfortunately, none of it is worth listening to. Lombard plays an attractive young woman who catches the eye of fast-talking, well-dressed, and cultured gangster Armstrong. To win her over, Armstrong offers to help her alcoholic boy friend, Drew, who is a failed classical violinist. With Armstrong's financial assistance, Drew is able to perform ... read more leave a comment

The Racketeer: Cast & Details

Year: 1929
Rated NR

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Cast
Robert Armstrong: Mahlon Keane
Carole Lombard: Rhoda Philbrooke
Roland Drew: Tony Vaughan
Jeanette Loff: Millie Chapman
John Loder: Jack Oakhurst
Paul Hurst: Mehaffy

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