''Million Dollar Racket'' is a 1937 American

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directed by Robert F. Hill and starring

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and

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.Pitts p.447

Plot

Cast

as Lawrence 'Larry' Duane *

as Molly Henessey *

as Herbert Marvin * Vane Calvert as Mrs. Henessey *

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as Tim Henessey *

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as Melton * Dave O'Brien as Johnny Henessey * Monte Carter as Lefty *

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as Eddie * Bob Terry as Luke *

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as Nan

References

Bibliography

* Pitts, Michael R. ''Poverty Row Studios, 1929–1940: An Illustrated History of 55 Independent Film Companies, with a Filmography for Each''. McFarland & Company, 2005.

External links

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