The Racketeer(1929)
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The Racketeer Synopsis
A dapper gangster sponsors an alcoholic violinist in order to win the love of a glamorous divorced socialite.
The Racketeer (1929) is a crime and drama film directed by Howard Higgin, released on November 9, 1929 with a runtime of 1h 6m. It stars Robert Armstrong, Carole Lombard, Roland Drew and Paul Hurst. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Howard Higgin
- Writers:
- Paul Gangelin
- Producers:
- Ralph Block
- Cinematographer:
- David Abel
- Production:
- Pathé Exchange
- Status:
- Released
The Racketeer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Armstrong
as Mahlon Keane
Carole Lombard
as Rhoda Philbrooke
Roland Drew
as Tony Vaughan
- Paul Hurst
Paul Hurst
as Mehaffy - Policeman
Kit Guard
as Gus
Al Hill
as Squid
Bobby Dunn
as The Rat
Budd Fine
as Bernie Weber
Hedda Hopper
as Mrs. Lee
Jeanette Loff
as Millie Chapman
John Loder
as Jack Oakhurst
Winter Hall
as Mr. Chapman
Key crew
Directed by Howard Higgin, written by Paul Gangelin, produced by Ralph Block.
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The Racketeer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Racketeer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Racketeer online?
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The Racketeer (1929) is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, FlixFling and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from FlixFling and Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Racketeer?
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The main cast of The Racketeer (1929) includes Robert Armstrong, Carole Lombard, Roland Drew, Paul Hurst and Kit Guard. The film was directed by Howard Higgin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Racketeer released?
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The Racketeer was released on November 9, 1929 and runs for 1h 6m.
Is The Racketeer worth watching?
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The Racketeer (1929) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.