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The Racketeer (1929) — Kino-polis

The Racketeer

1929·US

Director: Howard Higgin

CrimeDrama

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

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

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Cast

Robert Armstrong

Robert Armstrong

Mahlon Keane

Carole Lombard

Carole Lombard

Rhoda Philbrooke

Roland Drew

Roland Drew

Tony Vaughan

Paul Hurst

Paul Hurst

Mehaffy - Policeman

Kit Guard

Kit Guard

Gus

Al Hill

Al Hill

Crew

cinematographer

writer

Squid

Bobby Dunn

Bobby Dunn

The Rat (as Bobbie Dunn)

Budd Fine

Budd Fine

Bernie Weber (as Bud Fine)

Hedda Hopper

Hedda Hopper

Mrs. Lee

Jeanette Loff

Jeanette Loff

Millie Chapman

John Loder

John Loder

Jack Oakhurst

Winter Hall

Winter Hall

Mr. Chapman

Winifred Harris

Winifred Harris

Mrs. Chapman

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