

The Racketeer
1929-11-09 · 66 min · ★ 5.1
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
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- Released
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Robert ArmstrongMahlon Keane
Carole LombardRhoda Philbrooke
Roland DrewTony Vaughan
Paul HurstMehaffy - Policeman
Kit GuardGus
Al HillSquid
Bobby DunnThe Rat
Budd FineBernie Weber
Hedda HopperMrs. Lee
Jeanette LoffMillie Chapman
John LoderJack Oakhurst
Winter HallMr. Chapman
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