During a raid, a cop falls for a speakeasy employee. He lets her go, and they marry.
So, is The Woman Racket worth digging up today? Absolutely, if you’re into those early talkies, especially the ones with a bit of bite. Folks who love pre-Code era drama, with all its messy human choices, will probably get a kick out of this one. But if you need big action or a perfectly moral story, you might find you...
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"So, is The Woman Racket worth digging up today? Absolutely, if you’re into those early talkies, especially the ones with a bit of bite. Folks who love pre-Code era drama, with all its messy human choices, will probably get a kick out of this one. But if you need big action or a perfectly moral story, you might find yourself a little bored or perhaps even annoyed. It kicks off pretty quick. A cop, Jim (Tom London), is raiding a speakeasy. Right there, in the middle of all the chaos, he spots Sall..."
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