The Racketeer (1929)

Crime Drama

This late-20s gangster movie features Carole Lombard as a young gal who agrees to marry a smooth-talking gangster in exchange for the mob man's pledge to arrange a big-time concert appearance for her violinist boyfriend. The only thing that can save the day for the mis-aligned lovers is a shootout between the cops and the gangland thugs. This film is notable because it is one of the early 'talkies," and uses the newly developing audio technology with abandon. In fact, most of the action takes place off screen and the characters tell the cameras just what's happened. This one's small on sets, big on dialog.

Updated May 22 2020

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1929-11-09

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Runtime: 66 mins Rating: 4.2 Tag Line: DOUBLE-CROSSING MEN...DOUBLE-DEALING WOMEN...THRILLS AND SUSPENSE!

Cast

Carole Lombard

Rhoda Philbrooke

Robert Armstrong

Mahlon Keane

Hedda Hopper

Mrs. Lee

Paul Hurst

Mehaffy - Policeman

John Loder

Jack Oakhurst

Roland Drew

Tony Vaughan

Winter Hall

Mr. Chapman

Budd Fine

Budd the Dogcatcher

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Crew

Doane Harrison

Editor

Gwen Wakeling

Costume Design

David Abel

Director of Photography

Edward C. Jewell

Art Direction

Paul Gangelin

Story

Howard Higgin

Director

Jack Ogilvie

Editor

Ralph Block

Producer

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