The Racket

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ChrisCSH H "The racket", even though a silent film is one of those few silent films that has a solid enough story that it's gripping and engaging. Its easily understandable that this film was one of the best picture nominees at the very first Academy Awards and it's easy to see how audiences were enticed and mesmerized about what they were seeing on the scree. for something like this to be shown during the late 20s was probably truly exciting to see, the shootouts, car chases and this very interesting and intriguing police versus gangster tale, "the racket" is truly a silent film classic. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/21/24 Full Review Louisa E This needed sound. It didn't really work as a silent movie. The acting was good but I just got too bored to care. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 05/08/23 Full Review Audience Member A quick speedy gangster thriller from Lewis Millstone about one cop's determination to see a crime lord brought to justice. Thomas Meighan who was a big name plays the cop while Louis Wolheim plays the gangster. Both are terrific but both upstaged by Marie Prevost as one of the first memorable gangster molls. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member Pretty well directed film, especially for it's time. The film about a cop trying to take down a high-ranking gang member in a corrupt system was more interesting than I thought it would be. Thomas Meighan played the honest cop McQuigg and does the best he can in a role with no sound. I liked seeing how McQuigg dealt with the District Attorney, Scarsi and his goons and also the press. The only part I wish could have been expanded upon was the Tuesday election regarding wards. I wasn't sure how Scarsi was helping the District Attorney in this election and how crucial Scarsi's input was for the election result. I also did not really care for the new love interest of Scarsi's brother's ex-girlfriend. He was only really important as a witness. The film was nominated for Best Picture at the 1st Academy Awards with 7th Heaven and, the eventual winner, Wings. I thought the film was not as good as 7th Heaven. Overall, though, an entertaining silent film with good acting and dialogue. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member I really enjoyed this film. I think most people pass up silent pictures because they think they are silly and primitive, but this is one of the many that proves that theory wrong. The plot is solid throughout the the film and the acting is very well done. If you are a classic movie lover I recommend this film. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review steve d It works really well for a film this old. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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