Blackmail (1929)
A romance of Scotland Yard
London, 1929. Frank Webber, a very busy Scotland Yard detective, seems to be more interested in his work than in Alice White, his girlfriend. Feeling herself ignored, Alice agrees to go out with an elegant and well-mannered artist who invites her to visit his fancy apartment.
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: July 28, 1929
Filmori Rating: 2.5/5 (3 ratings)
Cast
- Anny Ondra - Alice White
- Sara Allgood - Mrs. White
- Charles Paton - Mr. White
- John Longden - Detective Frank Webber
- Donald Calthrop - Tracy
- Cyril Ritchard - The Artist
- Hannah Jones - The Landlady
- Harvey Braban - The Chief Inspector
- Ex-Det. Sergt. Bishop - The Detective Sergeant
- Alfred Hitchcock - Man on Subway (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Alfred Hitchcock (Screenplay)
- Michael Powell
- Charles Bennett (Theatre Play)
- Benn W. Levy (Dialogue)
Cinematography: Jack E. Cox
Editing: Emile de Ruelle
Production: British International Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
london, england, blackmail, scotland yard, based on play or musical, black and white, boyfriend girlfriend relationship
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Blackmail about?
- London, 1929. Frank Webber, a very busy Scotland Yard detective, seems to be more interested in his work than in Alice White, his girlfriend. Feeling herself ignored, Alice agrees to go out with an elegant and well-mannered artist who invites her to visit his fancy apartment.
- Who directed Blackmail?
- Blackmail was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
- Who stars in Blackmail?
- Blackmail stars Anny Ondra, Sara Allgood, Charles Paton, John Longden, Donald Calthrop, Cyril Ritchard.
- How long is Blackmail?
- Blackmail has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Blackmail?
- Blackmail is a Drama, Thriller, Crime film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Blackmail?
- Blackmail has a Filmori rating of 2.5/5 based on 3 ratings.
- Where was Blackmail produced?
- Blackmail was produced in United Kingdom.