Always enjoy seeing Robert Armstrong in his pre-KING KONG days. I remember when early talkies like this one were 'only' 50 years old and many people were still alive from that era. Now these movies are nearly twice that old, which makes them even more interesting as time capsules of an almost extinct generation. A person just born then would be over 90 now, should they even make it that far. Those opening shots of New York harbor show a much sparser skyline -- even the Empire State Building wasn't built yet.
For an early talkie, this one is quite good. Great acting by Carole and Robert. Gangstas, nicely biased gowns, a few funny hats, polite cops, poker nights, and fiddling around. Oh and of course the dramatic finale. Thoes love triangles never ring true. VERY watchable. 3.5 STARS all day long and into tomorrow night. 😃
Sorry I wasn't able to join the chat today. Carole Lombard and Robert Armstrong in that good (1929) movie who could ask for anything more? My father was a 4 years old child at that time. Thanks CCC, due to technology I'm able to enjoy this film. Carole was very glamourous.
Thanks for the warning. Hedda Hopper was scum; she was instrumental in promoting McCarthyism and the black list and used her power as a columnist to destroy many innocent people's careers.
Robert Armstrong's character was actually a pretty decent guy, more like a businessman than a mob boss - a guy who does killings only because his business requires it. In fact, he gets his kicks by being philanthropic at unexpected moments. He's nowhere near the brutality the much more famous tough guy characterizations of Paul Muni, James Cagney, and Edward G. Robinson that came only two years later. Without spoiling the ending, I'll say that I actually felt sorry for Mahlon Keene (Armstrong's character) towards the end. If this movie were remastered, it would look a lot better. Then, we wouldn't need to struggle to see the good acting in this film (which you can see if you look closely at the actors' faces).
It's weird she was credited as "carol lombard" and not "Carole Lombard"... I think Carole is her given spelling; maybe she chose the simpler spelling earlier in her career.
I don't understand the tittle ! I think its a love story ! Yes !I am correct! Without love experiences anybody live in the world ! So I am ! I am still love by my lover ! Oh! Its a pleasure know!?!?his memories are enough for me because now he is a family man and also a popular politician!!!!! Hai dears! I love you all! Big john is my best friend! I like him !Thank you CCC 👸 🌹
Helen, a racketeer is a criminal who runs a racket (an illegal business). It has one of my favorite old time stars, Carole Lombard, a beautiful blonde. She was a fine actress and was married to another famous old-star, Clark Gable. He starred as Rhett Butler in GONE WITH THE WIND. Sadly, she died in a horrific plane crash during World War II while she was touring the USA raising money for the war. She was a good patriot. Hope you enjoy the show.
Burt Wilson: I thought you said if we destroyed the brain, it'd die! Frank: It worked in the movie! Burt Wilson: Well, it ain't working now, Frank! Freddy: You mean the movie lied? The return of the living dead movie 😊🎬
@@zanti209 Graf Orlok: Your wife has such a beautiful neck... [as Hutter is on his way to Knock's real estate office] Prof. Bulwer: Not so hasty, young friend! No one can escape his destiny. Graf Orlok: You have hurt yourself... your precious blood! Ellen Hutter, seine Frau: Why did you kill them... the lovely flowers...? Knock, ein häusermakler: - of course, it will cost you some effort... a little sweat and... perhaps... a little blood. 💛
47:00 is the most risqué scene, and that's putting it generously in a romantic situation. I DID like the scene with the booze salesman: "I peddle white rock, and gingerale" he carries bottles around town in a briefcase 💼 Also, at the very end, with Mel dying in her arms, the viewers catch a nice glimpse Down a pretty dress.
Always enjoy seeing Robert Armstrong in his pre-KING KONG days. I remember when early talkies like this one were 'only' 50 years old and many people were still alive from that era. Now these movies are nearly twice that old, which makes them even more interesting as time capsules of an almost extinct generation. A person just born then would be over 90 now, should they even make it that far. Those opening shots of New York harbor show a much sparser skyline -- even the Empire State Building wasn't built yet.
For an early talkie, this one is quite good. Great acting by Carole and Robert. Gangstas, nicely biased gowns, a few funny hats, polite cops, poker nights, and fiddling around. Oh and of course the dramatic finale. Thoes love triangles never ring true. VERY watchable. 3.5 STARS all day long and into tomorrow night. 😃
Sorry I wasn't able to join the chat today. Carole Lombard and Robert Armstrong in that good (1929) movie who could ask for anything more? My father was a 4 years old child at that time. Thanks CCC, due to technology I'm able to enjoy this film. Carole was very glamourous.
This is a prequel to The Rocketeer
What do a Rubik's cube and a penis have in common?
A: The more you play with them, the harder they get!😅
Can't see the reply we were promised
I Like this old movie ❤
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But my clipboard went on strike and didn't save it.
This is a pre Hollywood code movie , they became much more syrupy after this , the thought police knocked off the hard edges
Imagine a double feature
of "The Racketeer" & "The Rocketeer"!!!
hahahahaha!!
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I'd be remiss if I didn't give a Wicked Witch of West Hollywood, (Hedda Hopper) alert at 12:50. You have been warned. ☠
Thanks for the warning. Hedda Hopper was scum; she was instrumental in promoting McCarthyism and the black list and used her power as a columnist to destroy many innocent people's careers.
Plenty of stylishly dressed women.
Robert Armstrong's character was actually a pretty decent guy, more like a businessman than a mob boss - a guy who does killings only because his business requires it. In fact, he gets his kicks by being philanthropic at unexpected moments. He's nowhere near the brutality the much more famous tough guy characterizations of Paul Muni, James Cagney, and Edward G. Robinson that came only two years later. Without spoiling the ending, I'll say that I actually felt sorry for Mahlon Keene (Armstrong's character) towards the end. If this movie were remastered, it would look a lot better. Then, we wouldn't need to struggle to see the good acting in this film (which you can see if you look closely at the actors' faces).
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It's weird she was credited as "carol lombard" and not "Carole Lombard"... I think Carole is her given spelling; maybe she chose the simpler spelling earlier in her career.
I don't understand the tittle ! I think its a love story ! Yes !I am correct! Without love experiences anybody live in the world ! So I am ! I am still love by my lover ! Oh! Its a pleasure know!?!?his memories are enough for me because now he is a family man and also a popular politician!!!!! Hai dears! I love you all! Big john is my best friend! I like him !Thank you CCC 👸 🌹
I knew I couldn't get here first, Helen! The honors go to you, the Queen of Tamil Nadu! I'm an awful poet and I truly know it!☑😜😎
Helen, a racketeer is a criminal who runs a racket (an illegal business). It has one of my favorite old time stars, Carole Lombard, a beautiful blonde. She was a fine actress and was married to another famous old-star, Clark Gable. He starred as Rhett Butler in GONE WITH THE WIND. Sadly, she died in a horrific plane crash during World War II while she was touring the USA raising money for the war. She was a good patriot. Hope you enjoy the show.
Burt Wilson: I thought you said if we destroyed the brain, it'd die!
Frank: It worked in the movie!
Burt Wilson: Well, it ain't working now, Frank!
Freddy: You mean the movie lied?
The return of the living dead movie 😊🎬
@@zanti209 Graf Orlok: Your wife has such a beautiful neck...
[as Hutter is on his way to Knock's real estate office]
Prof. Bulwer: Not so hasty, young friend! No one can escape his destiny.
Graf Orlok: You have hurt yourself... your precious blood!
Ellen Hutter, seine Frau: Why did you kill them... the lovely flowers...?
Knock, ein häusermakler: - of course, it will cost you some effort... a little sweat and... perhaps... a little blood.
💛
Hello Helen! "Elegance is the only beauty that never fades". Carole Lombard always dressed very nice. That was a great movie.
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47:00 is the most risqué scene, and that's putting it generously in a romantic situation. I DID like the scene with the booze salesman: "I peddle white rock, and gingerale" he carries bottles around town in a briefcase 💼 Also, at the very end, with Mel dying in her arms, the viewers catch a nice glimpse Down a pretty dress.
Fwoarr...get in there, my son!