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| Directed by | William A. Wellman |
| Written by | Courtney Terrett (adaptation) |
| Based on | Love Is a Racket 1931 novel byRian James |
| Starring | Douglas Fairbanks Jr. |
| Cinematography | Sidney Hickox |
| Edited by | William Holmes |
| Music by | Leo F. Forbstein (Vitaphone Orch cond) |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
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Running time | 72 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Love Is a Racket (UK title:Such Things Happen) is a 1932 Americanpre-Code romantic comedy-drama film, starringDouglas Fairbanks, Jr. andAnn Dvorak. The movie was written by Courtney Terrett from the novel byRian James, and directed byWilliam A. Wellman.
In this drama based on Rian James' novel, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. plays a sophisticated Broadway gossip columnist. He finds himself smitten with Broadway starlet Frances Dee. However, her ties to a notorious gangster, who often covers her debts, complicates things. The plot thickens when Dee's aunt murders the gangster, prompting Dee to desert Fairbanks for a producer promising her a role in his upcoming play. Despite risking everything to save her, the columnist is left in solitude, reflecting on his heartbreak. Additionally, Lee Tracy, despite having a limited role in this movie, would soon become a cinematic icon as the epitome of the sharp-witted, rapid-fire journalist.[1]
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