Religious Racketeers
Synopsis
A wealthy young woman, racked with guilt because she wasn't there when her mother died, is so desperate to contact her that she gets involved with a phony mystic who promises to put her in touch with her mother's spirit, but who is really after her money. A reporter who loves the young woman sets out to expose the phony "psychic" for the charlatan he is.
Top Cast
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Robert Fiske
The Great LaGagge aka Louis LaGagge aka The Great Garno
Helene LeBerthon
Martha Morgan
Arthur Gardner
Elliot Cole
Betty Compson
Ada Bernard
David Kerman
Harvey Wilson
Robert Frazer
Police Inspector Burke
Mrs. Harry Houdini
Mrs. Harry Houdini
Jimmy Aubrey
Tommy - a Soldier
Bobby Dunn
Holy Man
Jane Keckley
Mary - The Maid
Isabel La Mal
Seance Attendee
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 7, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank O'Connor
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank O'Connor
- Original Title
- Religious Racketeers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Fanchon Royer Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank O'Connor
Frank O'Connor, Charles R. Condon
Department Leadership Roster
Frank O'Connor
Director
Frank O'Connor
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Religious Racketeers
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What is Religious Racketeers about?
A wealthy young woman, racked with guilt because she wasn't there when her mother died, is so desperate to contact her that she gets involved with a phony mystic who promises to put her in touch with her mother's spirit, but who is really after her money. A reporter who loves the young woman sets out to expose the phony "psychic" for the charlatan he is.
Who directed Religious Racketeers?
Religious Racketeers was directed by Frank O'Connor.
Who stars in Religious Racketeers?
The principal cast of Religious Racketeers includes Robert Fiske, Helene LeBerthon, Arthur Gardner, Betty Compson, David Kerman.
When was Religious Racketeers released and how long is it?
Religious Racketeers was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.