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The Gigolo Racket (1931)
The incomparable Helen Morgan's star shine brightly
If I were to have a Helen Morgan film festival featuring five films, I'd build it around this delightful 20 minute film as the show piece of my pipe dream of a festival. Another commenter from 2012 said it best so I won't repeat those great points.
I like her playing a strong woman and she shows her acting chops above any other role she ever had. Applause, Showboat, Go into your Dance, even her other star vehicle Frankie and Johnny were all tragic roles which she excelled at because it was part of her personae which is of course unfortunate.
Here, she sparkles and the cast supports her well. It's a great kick to see TV's Perry White from Superman when he was really young.
Check it out - if you're a casual fan, you'll be a big fan. If, like you me you've been a fan since you were a teenager, about 40 odd years, you'll find her even more endearing now.. As of this writing it's on YT.