Blackmail(1939)
SCREAMING NEW THRILLS WITH THE SCREEN'S
Blackmail Synopsis
A fugitive from a chain gang becomes an oil-well firefighter and meets the man who framed him.
Blackmail (1939) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by H. C. Potter, released on September 8, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Edward G. Robinson, Ruth Hussey, Gene Lockhart and Bobs Watson. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- H. C. Potter
- Writers:
- David Hertz, William Ludwig, Endre Bohem
- Producers:
- John W. Considine Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- Clyde De Vinna
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Blackmail Cast & Crew
Main cast
Edward G. Robinson
as John R. Ingram
Ruth Hussey
as Helen Ingram
Gene Lockhart
as William 'Bill' Ramey
Bobs Watson
as Hank Ingram
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
as Moose McCarthy
John Wray
as Convict Diggs
Arthur Hohl
as Rawlins
Esther Dale
as Sarah
Trevor Bardette
as Southern Deputy (uncredited)
Willie Best
as Bunny - the Janitor (uncredited)
Stanley Blystone
as Oil Worker (uncredited)
Wade Boteler
as Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by H. C. Potter, written by David Hertz, William Ludwig and Endre Bohem, produced by John W. Considine Jr..
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Blackmail Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 8 ratings.
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Blackmail – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Blackmail online?
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Who stars in Blackmail?
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The main cast of Blackmail (1939) includes Edward G. Robinson, Ruth Hussey, Gene Lockhart, Bobs Watson and Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams. The film was directed by H. C. Potter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Blackmail released?
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Blackmail was released on September 8, 1939 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is Blackmail worth watching?
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Blackmail (1939) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.