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      The Ruling Voice

      1931 1h 16m Crime Drama List
      Reviews Jack Bannister (Walter Huston) runs a racketeering group that forces grocers to pay protection money. Unaware of the source of her father's wealth, which has paid for her education abroad, Gloria Bannister (Loretta Young) returns home to announce her engagement to a socially prominent young man. Hoping she will be accepted by her fiancé's family, Gloria asks Jack about his business -- and he tells her the truth, forcing her to choose between him and a growing resistance against the racketeers. Read More Read Less

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      Steve D Works well thanks to the cast. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Jack Bannister (Walter Huston) runs a racketeering group that forces grocers to pay protection money. Unaware of the source of her father's wealth, which has paid for her education abroad, Gloria Bannister (Loretta Young) returns home to announce her engagement to a socially prominent young man. Hoping she will be accepted by her fiancé's family, Gloria asks Jack about his business -- and he tells her the truth, forcing her to choose between him and a growing resistance against the racketeers.
      Director
      Rowland V. Lee
      Production Co
      First National Pictures
      Genre
      Crime, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 16m