The Woman Racket
THE ROMANCE OF A NIGHT-HOSTESS!
NR 1930 · 70 min · ★ 6.0 · Crime, Romance, Drama
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.
Directed by Albert H. Kelley
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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 - J Jack Byron Duke
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Nita Martan Rita -
Richard Travers Wardell -
Ann Dvorak Chorus Girl
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