Blackmail
“SCREAMING NEW THRILLS WITH THE SCREEN'S”
Synopsis
A fugitive from a chain gang becomes an oil-well firefighter and meets the man who framed him.
Top Cast
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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)
Stanley Blystone
Oil Worker (uncredited)
Wade Boteler
Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Ed Brady
Prisoner Worrying About Dick Tracy (uncredited)
Everett Brown
Black Prisoner (uncredited)
Eddy Chandler
Prisoner Boss Brown (uncredited)
George Cooper
Released Prisoner Hawley (uncredited)
Joseph Crehan
Mr. Blaine (uncredited)
Jack Daley
Policeman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 8, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- H. C. Potter
- Screenplay & Story
- David Hertz, William Ludwig
- Original Score
- Edward Ward, David Snell
- Original Title
- Blackmail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
H. C. Potter
David Hertz, William Ludwig, Endre Bohem, Dorothy Yost
Edward Ward, David Snell
Clyde De Vinna
Howard O'Neill
John W. Considine Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
David Hertz
Screenplay
William Ludwig
Screenplay
H. C. Potter
Director
Clyde De Vinna
Director of Photography
Howard O'Neill
Editor
John W. Considine Jr.
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackmail
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Blackmail includes Edward G. Robinson, Ruth Hussey, Gene Lockhart, Bobs Watson, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams.
When was Blackmail released and how long is it?
Blackmail was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Blackmail?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blackmail was composed by Edward Ward, David Snell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blackmail?
Blackmail holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).