Blackmail (1939)
SCREAMING NEW THRILLS WITH THE SCREEN'S
A fugitive from a chain gang becomes an oil-well firefighter and meets the man who framed him.
Director: H. C. Potter
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: September 8, 1939
Cast
- Edward G. Robinson - John R. Ingram
- Ruth Hussey - Helen Ingram
- Gene Lockhart - William 'Bill' Ramey
- Bobs Watson - Hank Ingram
- Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams - Moose McCarthy
- John Wray - Convict Diggs
- Arthur Hohl - Rawlins
- Esther Dale - Sarah
- Trevor Bardette - Southern Deputy (uncredited)
- Willie Best - Bunny - the Janitor (uncredited)
Screenplay
- David Hertz (Screenplay)
- William Ludwig (Screenplay)
- Endre Bohem (Story)
- Dorothy Yost (Story)
Music: David Snell, Edward Ward
Cinematography: Clyde De Vinna
Editing: Howard O'Neill
Production: Loew's Incorporated, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Gripping Violent Crime
Keywords
gangster, chain gang
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Blackmail about?
- A fugitive from a chain gang becomes an oil-well firefighter and meets the man who framed him.
- Who directed Blackmail?
- Blackmail was directed by H. C. Potter.
- Who stars in Blackmail?
- Blackmail stars Edward G. Robinson, Ruth Hussey, Gene Lockhart, Bobs Watson, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams, John Wray.
- How long is Blackmail?
- Blackmail has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Blackmail?
- Blackmail is a Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was Blackmail produced?
- Blackmail was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Blackmail?
- The themes of Blackmail include: Gripping Violent Crime.