Blake of Scotland Yard
Synopsis
Sir James Blake has retired from Scotland Yard so that he can assist his niece Hope and her friend Jerry in developing an apparatus they have invented. Sir James thinks that their invention has the potential to prevent wars, and plans to donate it to the League of Nations. But a gang of criminals led by the elusive "Scorpion" steals the device, and Blake and his associates must recover the invention and determine the identity of the "Scorpion".
Top Cast
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Ralph Byrd
Jerry Sheehan
Joan Barclay
Hope Mason
Lloyd Hughes
Doctor Marshall
Dickie Jones
Bobby Mason
Lucille Lund
Duchess
Nick Stuart
Julot
Sam Flint
Chief Insp. Henderson
Gail Newbury
Mimi - Policewoman
Jimmy Aubrey
The Hag / Baron Polinka
Theodore Lorch
Daggett - the Butler (as Ted Lorch)
George DeNormand
Pedro - Henchman
Bob Terry
Peyton - Henchman
William Farrel
Count Basil Segaloff
Frank Wayne
Charles - the Footman
Dick Curtis
Nicky
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 30, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert F. Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Basil Dickey, William Buchanan
- Original Title
- Blake of Scotland Yard
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Victory Moving Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert F. Hill
Basil Dickey, William Buchanan, Rock Hawkey
Bill Hyer
Holbrook N. Todd, Fred Bain
Department Leadership Roster
Basil Dickey
Screenplay
William Buchanan
Screenplay
Bill Hyer
Director of Photography
Holbrook N. Todd
Editor
Fred Bain
Editor
Robert F. Hill
Director
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blake of Scotland Yard
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What is Blake of Scotland Yard about?
Sir James Blake has retired from Scotland Yard so that he can assist his niece Hope and her friend Jerry in developing an apparatus they have invented. Sir James thinks that their invention has the potential to prevent wars, and plans to donate it to the League of Nations. But a gang of criminals led by the elusive "Scorpion" steals the device, and Blake and his associates must recover the invention and determine the identity of the "Scorpion".
Who directed Blake of Scotland Yard?
Blake of Scotland Yard was directed by Robert F. Hill.
Who stars in Blake of Scotland Yard?
The principal cast of Blake of Scotland Yard includes Ralph Byrd, Joan Barclay, Lloyd Hughes, Dickie Jones, Lucille Lund.
When was Blake of Scotland Yard released and how long is it?
Blake of Scotland Yard was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blake of Scotland Yard?
Blake of Scotland Yard holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).