Blackwell's Island(1939)
Blackwell's Island Synopsis
A reporter gets himself sent to prison to expose a mobster.
Blackwell's Island (1939) is a comedy, crime and drama film directed by William C. McGann, released on January 24, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars John Garfield, Rosemary Lane, Dick Purcell and Victor Jory. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- William C. McGann
- Writers:
- Crane Wilbur, Lee Katz, Crane Wilbur
- Cinematographer:
- Sidney Hickox
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Blackwell's Island Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Garfield
as Tim Haydon
Rosemary Lane
as Mary 'Sunny' Walsh
Dick Purcell
as Terry Walsh
Victor Jory
as Thomas MacNair
Stanley Fields
as 'Bull' Bransom
Morgan Conway
as Steve Cardigan
Granville Bates
as Stuart Granger
Anthony Averill
as Brower
Peggy Shannon
as Pearl Murray
Charley Foy
as Benny Farmer
Norman Willis
as Mike Garth
- Joe Cunningham
Joe Cunningham
as Ben Rawden
Key crew
Directed by William C. McGann, written by Crane Wilbur, Lee Katz and Crane Wilbur.
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Blackwell's Island Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 8 ratings.
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Blackwell's Island – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Blackwell's Island?
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The main cast of Blackwell's Island (1939) includes John Garfield, Rosemary Lane, Dick Purcell, Victor Jory and Stanley Fields. The film was directed by William C. McGann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Blackwell's Island released?
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Blackwell's Island was released on January 24, 1939 and runs for 1h 11m.
Is Blackwell's Island worth watching?
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Blackwell's Island (1939) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.