![]() ![]() ![]() There is nothing about The Racket that shows any particular mastery of direction or acting, other than the fact it is an incredibly enjoyable film. Just when McQuigg begins to think things are hopeless, Scarsi’s younger brother provides him with just the opportunity he’s been looking for. ![]() He has repeatedly tried to get bootleg kingpin, Nick Scarsi (Wolheim), behind bars, but the gangster has too many politicians in his pocket. It's the Prohibition-era, and James McQuigg (Meighan) is one of the last honest cops. It starred Thomas Meighan (The Sowers), Louis Wolheim (The Shady Lady), Marie Prevost (Three Women), and George E. This Silent-Noir film was directed by Lewis Milestone (All Quiet on the Western Front) and written by Bartlett Cormack (The Spoilers), Harry Behn (The Big Parade), and Tom Miranda. 1929’s Academy Awards celebrated film achievements from 19. It’s time for another Best Picture Nominee recommendation. ![]()
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