The Woman Racket
THE ROMANCE OF A NIGHT-HOSTESS!
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
70 min
Release Date
1930-01-24
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
4.7
Tom Moore
Tom Hayes
Blanche Sweet
Julia Barnes Hayes
Sally Starr
Buddy
Robert Agnew
Rags
John Miljan
Chris Miller
Lew Kelly
Tish
Tom London
Hennessy
Eugene Borden
Lefty
Jack Byron
Duke
Nita Martan
Rita
Richard Travers
Wardell
Ann Dvorak
Chorus Girl
Fred Kelsey
Police Captain
Wilbur Mack
The Mayor
Leo White
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