Extortion(1938)
A Mad Maze of Midnight Murder!
Extortion Synopsis
In this B potboiler, a college professor finds himself suspected of a murder on his school's campus.
Extortion (1938) is a mystery film directed by Lambert Hillyer, released on May 9, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 1m. It stars Scott Kolk, Mary Russell, Thurston Hall and Arthur Loft. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Lambert Hillyer
- Writers:
- Earl Fenton, Earl Fenton
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Extortion Cast & Crew
Main cast
Scott Kolk
as Larry Campbell (as Scott Colton)
Mary Russell
as Betty Tisdelle
Thurston Hall
as Prof. Tisdelle
Arthur Loft
as Inspector Nat Corrigan
Gene Morgan
as Flashlight
- Frank C. Wilson
Frank C. Wilson
as Craig Banning
Ann Doran
as Margie Blake
J. Farrell MacDonald
as Coach Pearson
George Offerman, Jr.
as Soupy Pettie
Nick Lukats
as Roy Jennings
Roland Got
as Kong Lee
Albert Dekker
as Jeffrey Thompson (as Albert Van Dekker)
Key crew
Directed by Lambert Hillyer, written by Earl Fenton and Earl Fenton.
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Extortion Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Extortion – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Extortion online?
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Who stars in Extortion?
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The main cast of Extortion (1938) includes Scott Kolk, Mary Russell, Thurston Hall, Arthur Loft and Gene Morgan. The film was directed by Lambert Hillyer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Extortion released?
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Extortion was released on May 9, 1938 and runs for 1h 1m.
Is Extortion worth watching?
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Extortion (1938) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.