Parole Racket
"At Last The Screen Dares To Blast America's Newest Menace Wide Open!"
Originally released in 1937. Parole Racket is a crime/romance film. directed by Charles C. Coleman. At just 62 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Paul Kelly, Rosalind Keith, and Francis McDonald
Synopsis
Following a long investigation, Police Detective-Lieutenant Anthony "Tony" Roberts becomes convinced that there is some powerful unknown-master-mind leader behind the gangs of crooks who are terrorizing the city, and it has something to do with paroled convicts. He sets up a scheme with his supervisor to have himself shamed by being demoted to a patrolman and then caught in the act of receiving bribe-money from a racketeer. He is convicted and sent to prison, and the manner in which his parole is arranged leads him, dangerously, to the secret-head of the gang.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Paul Kelly
as Lt. Anthony Roberts
Rosalind Keith
as Betty Wilson
Francis McDonald
as Nat Beldon
John Graham Spacey
as Jack Delevan
Leona Maricle
as Anna
Thurston Hall
as Editor Jamison
Raymond Brown
as Police Chief Daniel McArthur
Robert Terry
as Judson
C. Montague Shaw
as Grayson
Al Hill
as Dapper Dunning
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parole Racket about?
Following a long investigation, Police Detective-Lieutenant Anthony "Tony" Roberts becomes convinced that there is some powerful unknown-master-mind leader behind the gangs of crooks who are terror...
Who directed Parole Racket?
Parole Racket was directed by Charles C. Coleman.
How long is Parole Racket?
Parole Racket has a runtime of 1 hours and 2 minutes (62 minutes total).
When was Parole Racket released?
Parole Racket was released on March 11, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Parole Racket?
The main cast of Parole Racket includes Paul Kelly, Rosalind Keith, Francis McDonald, John Graham Spacey, Leona Maricle.