The Racketeer (1929): Cast
The Racketeer is a 1929 crime drama directed by Howard Higgin, starring Paul Hurst as Mehaffy - Policeman, Carole Lombard and John Loder. It runs 1 hour 6 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 6m (66 min)
- Director
- Howard Higgin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Pathé Exchange
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Racketeer About?
The premise of The Racketeer without spoilers.
A dapper gangster funds an alcoholic violinist, hoping the musician’s talent will win the affection of a glamorous divorced socialite. Amid a world of double‑crossing men and double‑dealing women, the story twists through intrigue, romance, and suspenseful betrayals.
The Racketeer Themes & Keywords
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- violinist
- poker
- new york city
- concert
- gangster
- horse
- telegram
- taxi
- romantic rivalry
- police
- murder
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- horseback riding
- gunfire
- gambling
- drunkenness
- doctor
- brooklyn bridge
- bootlegger
- love triangle
- gang violence
- engagement
- divorce
- cheating
- charity benefit
- alcoholism
- gang
The Racketeer Cast & Characters
Paul Hurst leads the cast as Mehaffy - Policeman, with Carole Lombard as Rhoda Philbrooke and John Loder as Jack Oakhurst. Directed by Howard Higgin; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Howard Higgin
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Paul Hurst as Mehaffy - Policeman -
Carole Lombard as Rhoda Philbrooke -
John Loder as Jack Oakhurst - Al Hill as Squid
Also Starring in The Racketeer
· 9 more- Kit Guard Gus
- Robert Armstrong Mahlon Keane
- Hedda Hopper Mrs. Lee
- Winifred Harris Mrs. Chapman
- Budd Fine Bernie Weber (as Bud Fine)
- Bobby Dunn The Rat (as Bobbie Dunn)
- Winter Hall Mr. Chapman
- Roland Drew Tony Vaughan
- Jeanette Loff Millie Chapman
More from Howard Higgin
More films directed by Howard Higgin: Reckless Decision, The Final Edition, Hell’s House and The Painted Desert.
The Racketeer Also Known As
Also known as “O Gângster”.
- Also known as
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- O Gângster
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The Racketeer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Racketeer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Racketeer?
The Racketeer runs 1 hour 6 minutes (66 minutes).
When was The Racketeer released?
The Racketeer was released on November 9, 1929.
Who directed The Racketeer?
The Racketeer was directed by Howard Higgin.
More films by Howard Higgin Who is in the cast of The Racketeer?
The Racketeer stars Paul Hurst as Mehaffy - Policeman, Carole Lombard as Rhoda Philbrooke and John Loder as Jack Oakhurst, among 13 credited actors.
Does The Racketeer have a post-credit scene?
No. The Racketeer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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