The Racket (1928)

Scarsi, the big bootlegger in town, has bought off the district attorney and other politicians to keep his operation running without interference. Because Police Captain McQuigg is incorruptible and keeps doing what he can to stop their lawlessness, Scarsi has him transferred to a middle-of-nowhere precinct. The reporters in McQuigg's new jurisdiction know there's a story there and catch a break when Scarsi's screw-up of a little brother drags their business to the backwater.

There's nothing special about this silent film -- classic good vs. evil with a dash of romantic tragedy thrown in -- but it's not bad either.

C+