Love is a Racket(1932)
He puts the unfair sex on the spot
Love is a Racket Synopsis
A gossip columnist helps a Broadway ingenue who's beholden to a penthouse gangster.
Love is a Racket (1932) is a crime, drama and romance film directed by William A. Wellman, released on June 18, 1932 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Ann Dvorak, Frances Dee and Lee Tracy. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- William A. Wellman
- Writers:
- Courtney Terrett, Rian James
- Cinematographer:
- Sidney Hickox
- Production:
- First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Love is a Racket (1932) Trailer
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Love is a Racket Cast & Crew
Main cast
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
as James 'Jimmy' Russell
Ann Dvorak
as Sally Condon
Frances Dee
as Mary Wodehouse
Lee Tracy
as Stanley Fiske
Lyle Talbot
as Edward Griswold 'Eddie' Shaw
Warren Hymer
as Burney Olds
André Luguet
as Max Boncour
Cecil Cunningham
as Aunt Hattie Donovan
Polly Walters
as Betty, Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by William A. Wellman, written by Courtney Terrett and Rian James.
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Love is a Racket Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 17 ratings.
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Love is a Racket – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Love is a Racket?
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The main cast of Love is a Racket (1932) includes Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Ann Dvorak, Frances Dee, Lee Tracy and Lyle Talbot. The film was directed by William A. Wellman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Love is a Racket released?
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Love is a Racket was released on June 18, 1932 and runs for 1h 11m.
Is Love is a Racket worth watching?
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Love is a Racket (1932) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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