The Racket (1928) Starring: Thomas Meighan, Louis
Wolheim, Marie Prevost. Directed by Lewis Milestone. Screenplay by Del Andrews
(Scenario), Harry Behn (Scenario), Tom Miranda (titles). Based on the play The
Racket by Bartlett Cormack (New York, 22 Nov 1927). Produced by Howard R.
Hughes Run time 84 minutes. USA Black and White. Silent. Gangster
During the first Academy Awards, in 1929, films like Sunrise (1927) and Wings (1927) may have captured glory but there were other films that were also nominated for the two top awards. A film like The Racket was overlooked then but deserves a second look now.
