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The Woman Racket
The Woman Racket

The Woman Racket

THE ROMANCE OF A NIGHT-HOSTESS!

Genres

CrimeRomanceDrama

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During a raid, a cop lets a pretty speakeasy employee escape and later begins dating her. Although she loves him, his salary and dull life leave her wanting.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

70 mins

Rating

4.7/10

Release Date

24 January 1930

Country

United States of America

Cast

Tom Moore

Tom Moore

Tom Hayes

Blanche Sweet

Blanche Sweet

Julia Barnes Hayes

Sally Starr

Sally Starr

Buddy

Robert Agnew

Robert Agnew

Rags

John Miljan

John Miljan

Chris Miller

Lew Kelly

Lew Kelly

Tish

Tom London

Tom London

Hennessy

Eugene Borden

Eugene Borden

Lefty

Jack Byron

Jack Byron

Duke

Nita Martan

Nita Martan

Rita

Richard Travers

Richard Travers

Wardell

Ann Dvorak

Ann Dvorak

Chorus Girl

Fred Kelsey

Fred Kelsey

Police Captain

Wilbur Mack

Wilbur Mack

The Mayor

Leo White

Leo White

Oscar - the Chef

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