Rackety Rax
"A cock-eyed college...the gas-house gang and night-club gals as stewdents...with bums on the campus and the campus on the bum."
Originally released in 1932. Rackety Rax is a action/comedy film. directed by Alfred L. Werker. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Victor McLaglen, Greta Nissen, and Nell O'Day
Synopsis
Gambler/racketeer "Knucks" McGloin takes note of just how much money and action (aside from the game itself) takes place around and about the annual Rose Bowl football game, and decides this is one sweet proposition and could be even sweeter if one had his own college and football game and had a large say beforehand as to the outcome of any game this team had. So he ups and creates his own college---Carnasie after his own neighborhood. His gangster rival. Gilatti, thinks this give McGloin a definite inside advantage and, if there is one thing a gambler can't abide, it is that someone has an inside advantage and they are not that someone. Gilatti gets himself a college football team. Education marches on.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fox Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rackety Rax about?
Gambler/racketeer "Knucks" McGloin takes note of just how much money and action (aside from the game itself) takes place around and about the annual Rose Bowl football game, and decides this is one...
Who directed Rackety Rax?
Rackety Rax was directed by Alfred L. Werker.
How long is Rackety Rax?
Rackety Rax has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Rackety Rax released?
Rackety Rax was released on October 23, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rackety Rax?
The main cast of Rackety Rax includes Victor McLaglen, Greta Nissen, Nell O'Day, Alan Dinehart, Stanley Fields.