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The Racket

  • 1928
  • Passed
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
1.6K
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Thomas Meighan in The Racket (1928)
Film NoirCrimeDrama

An honest police captain vows to bring down a powerful bootlegger who is protected by corrupt politicians and judges.An honest police captain vows to bring down a powerful bootlegger who is protected by corrupt politicians and judges.An honest police captain vows to bring down a powerful bootlegger who is protected by corrupt politicians and judges.

  • Director
    • Lewis Milestone
  • Writers
    • Bartlett Cormack
    • Del Andrews
    • Tom Miranda
  • Stars
    • Thomas Meighan
    • Louis Wolheim
    • Marie Prevost
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    1.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lewis Milestone
    • Writers
      • Bartlett Cormack
      • Del Andrews
      • Tom Miranda
    • Stars
      • Thomas Meighan
      • Louis Wolheim
      • Marie Prevost
    • 30User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 3 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Thomas Meighan
    Thomas Meighan
    • Captain James McQuigg
    Louis Wolheim
    Louis Wolheim
    • Nick Scarsi
    Marie Prevost
    Marie Prevost
    • Helen Hayes
    G. Pat Collins
    G. Pat Collins
    • Patrolman Johnson
    • (as Pat Collins)
    Henry Sedley
    Henry Sedley
    • Spike
    George E. Stone
    George E. Stone
    • Joe Scarsi
    • (as George Stone)
    Sam De Grasse
    Sam De Grasse
    • District Attorney Welch
    • (as Sam DeGrasse)
    Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher
    Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher
    • Miller
    • (as Skeets Gallagher)
    Lee Moran
    Lee Moran
    • Pratt
    John Darrow
    John Darrow
    • Dave Ames - Cub Reporter
    Lucien Prival
    Lucien Prival
    • Chick
    Dan Wolheim
    Dan Wolheim
    • Sgt. Turck
    Frank Austin
    Frank Austin
    • Man at Funeral
    • (uncredited)
    Walter Brennan
    Walter Brennan
    • Man on Street in Front of Barber Shop
    • (uncredited)
    Jimmy Dime
    Jimmy Dime
    • Rival Gang Lookout
    • (uncredited)
    Jim Farley
    Jim Farley
    • Detective
    • (uncredited)
    Sherry Hall
    • Orchestra Leader
    • (uncredited)
    Sydney Jarvis
    • Bartender
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Lewis Milestone
    • Writers
      • Bartlett Cormack
      • Del Andrews
      • Tom Miranda
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    • Trivia
      Only one copy of the film is known to have survived. It was long thought lost before being located in Howard Hughes' film collection after his death. The film was restored and preserved by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas film department. The restored copy is frequently shown on Turner Classic Movies in the US.
    • Goofs
      McQuigg's holster is embossed with his name and rank, but it also says CITY OF followed by a blank space.
    • Quotes

      Cub Reporter Ames: I told you not to look after me... Why did you do it?

      Helen Hayes: Because - -- because you affect me like a mammy song.

    • Alternate versions
      In 2004, The University of Nevada, Las Vegas and Flicker Alley, LLC copyrighted a new digital version with a new orchestral score composed, arranged and conducted by Robert Israel. It was produced by Jeffery Masino and runs 84 minutes.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film (2008)

    User reviews30

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    9/10

    Now available-- and worth the wait

    I am watching it right now on TCM. It has been digitally restored and a new soundtrack added. The music is excellent. I was sure it was 'period' until I saw the credits, which are rolling as I type.

    Marie Prevost is amazing, she dominates every scene in which she appears. Her expressions and body language are astounding. It helps you understand what silent movie acting is all about.

    This was a Howard Hughes production. I believe the picture is longer than 60 minutes, though.

    The University of Nevada at Las Vegas is credited with this restoration project. They did a great job. I love this movie.
    • malbuff
    • Dec 14, 2004
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    • Release date
      • November 1, 1928 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Рекет
    • Production company
      • The Caddo Company
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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