Blackmail

Name: Blackmail
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: 1929-07-28
Duration: 1 h 26 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Anny Ondra, Sara Allgood, Charles Paton, John Longden, Donald Calthrop

1929·Movie·NR·86 min·★ 6.5(278)

Drama Thriller Crime More English titles

“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.

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About Blackmail

Blackmail is a 1929 English-language drama, thriller and crime film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The cast is led by Anny Ondra, Sara Allgood, Charles Paton. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel.

Blackmail was produced by British International Pictures and made in United Kingdom. It was released on July 28, 1929, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Writers: Alfred Hitchcock, Michael Powell
Release date: July 28, 1929
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Production: British International Pictures

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Blackmail cast & crew

Blackmail was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and written by Alfred Hitchcock and Michael Powell.

The cast features Anny Ondra as Alice White, Sara Allgood as Mrs. White, Charles Paton as Mr. White, John Longden as Detective Frank Webber, Donald Calthrop as Tracy, and Cyril Ritchard as The Artist.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hubert Bath, cinematography is by Jack E. Cox, and it was produced by John Maxwell.

Is Blackmail worth watching?

Blackmail holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 278 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, thriller, and crime, Blackmail is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Blackmail

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