Love Is a Racket
"He puts the unfair sex on the spot"
Originally released in 1932. Love Is a Racket is a crime/drama film. directed by William A. Wellman. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Ann Dvorak, and Frances Dee
Synopsis
A gossip columnist helps a Broadway ingenue who's beholden to a penthouse gangster.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 18, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 11m
71 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
as James 'Jimmy' Russell
Ann Dvorak
as Sally Condon
Frances Dee
as Mary Wodehouse
Lee Tracy
as Stanley Fiske
Lyle Talbot
as Edward Griswold 'Eddie' Shaw
Warren Hymer
as Burney Olds
André Luguet
as Max Boncour
Cecil Cunningham
as Aunt Hattie Donovan
Polly Walters
as Betty, Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- First National Pictures
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Love Is a Racket about?
A gossip columnist helps a Broadway ingenue who's beholden to a penthouse gangster.
Who directed Love Is a Racket?
Love Is a Racket was directed by William A. Wellman.
How long is Love Is a Racket?
Love Is a Racket has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
When was Love Is a Racket released?
Love Is a Racket was released on June 18, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Love Is a Racket?
The main cast of Love Is a Racket includes Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Ann Dvorak, Frances Dee, Lee Tracy, Lyle Talbot.