The Racket is a 1927
Broadway three-act drama written by
Bartlett Cormack and produced by Alexander McKaig. It ran for 119 performances from November 22, 1927, to March 1928 at the
Ambassador Theatre.
Edward G. Robinson had a major role as a snarling gangster, which led to his being cast in similar film roles. It was included in
Burns Mantle's
The Best Plays of 1927-1928.