Love Is a Racket (1932)

In the heart of New York City, Jimmy, a passionate journalist for the New York Globe, pens the lively 'Up and Down Broadway' column. He's unapologetically smitten by the ambitious Mary, an aspiring Broadway starlet with dreams larger than the city's skyscrapers. However, Mary's heart lies with her career and the prospect of Broadway stardom, guided by the influential Boncour. A dark cloud hovers over Mary's dreams as she grapples with a trail of rubber checks she has carelessly written. Jimmy, driven by love and determination, steps in to resolve the financial debacle. But he is blindsided when he discovers that all the checks were conveniently settled by the affluent Shaw. Shaw's ulterior motive surfaces as he expects Mary to reciprocate his generosity. However, Shaw's involvement with Mary is an unwelcome development for everyone except him. This unwanted entanglement could spell disaster, brewing a storm that threatens to engulf their lives. It's a tale of love, ambition, and the high stakes of the dazzling Broadway world.

Love Is a Racket is a crime movie featuring Lee Tracy.

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