Madame Racketeer
Synopsis
International con artist Martha Hicks a.k.a. Countess von Claudwig is released from another stay in prison and decides to treat her rheumatism with a stay at her estranged husband's hotel at a Wisconsin spa. There undercover, she checks in on the two daughters she abandoned as infants.
Top Cast
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Alison Skipworth
Countess von Claudwig / Martha Hicks
Richard Bennett
Elmer Hicks
George Raft
Jack Houston
John Breeden
David Butterworth
Evalyn Knapp
Alice Hicks
Gertrude Messinger
Patsy Hicks
Robert McWade
James Butterworth
J. Farrell MacDonald
John Adams
Oscar Apfel
J. Harrington Hagney
Jessie Arnold
Frankie
Irving Bacon
Gus, the Desk Clerk
George Barbier
Warden George Waddell
Frank Beal
Appleby - Bank Director
Bonita
Bit Role
Ed Brady
Taxi Driver
Rita Carlyle
Inquisitive convict
Anna Chandler
Stella
Winter Hall
Minister
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 23, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Hall, Harry Wagstaff Gribble
- Screenplay & Story
- Harvey Gates, Malcolm Stuart Boylan
- Original Title
- Madame Racketeer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Hall, Harry Wagstaff Gribble
Harvey Gates, Malcolm Stuart Boylan
Harry Wagstaff Gribble
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Hall
Director
Harry Wagstaff Gribble
Director
Harry Wagstaff Gribble
Producer
Harvey Gates
Writer
Malcolm Stuart Boylan
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Madame Racketeer
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What is Madame Racketeer about?
International con artist Martha Hicks a.k.a. Countess von Claudwig is released from another stay in prison and decides to treat her rheumatism with a stay at her estranged husband's hotel at a Wisconsin spa. There undercover, she checks in on the two daughters she abandoned as infants.
Who directed Madame Racketeer?
Madame Racketeer was directed by Alexander Hall, Harry Wagstaff Gribble.
Who stars in Madame Racketeer?
The principal cast of Madame Racketeer includes Alison Skipworth, Richard Bennett, George Raft, John Breeden, Evalyn Knapp.
When was Madame Racketeer released and how long is it?
Madame Racketeer was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.