
The Racket(1951)
The big national crime syndicate has moved into town, partnering up with local crime boss Nick Scanlon. McQuigg, the only honest police captain on the force, and his loyal patrolman, Johnson, take on the violent Nick.


“ARMED WITH A DOCTOR'S KIT, HE FACED 1000 KILLERS!”
Dr. Socrates gave up his brilliant career as surgeon in a prominent hospital because his betrothed died under his knife. He is now a struggling doctor in a small town that has a gangster's hideout.

Paul Muni
Lee

Ann Dvorak
Josephine

Barton MacLane
Red Bastian

Robert Barrat
Dr. Ginder

John Eldredge
Dr. Burton

Hobart Cavanaugh
Stevens

Helen Lowell
Ma Ganson

Mayo Methot
Muggsy

Henry O'Neill
Greer

Grace Stafford
Caroline Suggs
Dr. Socrates is a crime film released in 1935 exploring themes of kidnapping, gangster, bank robbery, typhoid, innocent suspect. Directed by William Dieterle, it stars Paul Muni, Ann Dvorak, Barton MacLane. Dr. Socrates gave up his brilliant career as surgeon in a prominent hospital because his betrothed died under his knife. He is now a struggling doctor in a small town that has a gangster's hideout.
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