Held For Ransom
“MEET MISS FEDERAL AGENT! She starts where all others fall!”
Synopsis
A female detective investigates the kidnapping of a wealthy businessman.
Top Cast
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Blanche Mehaffey
Betty Mason
Grant Withers
Larry Scott
Bruce Warren
Don
Jack Mulhall
Morrison
Kenneth Harlan
McBride
Harry Harvey
Mole
Eddie Foster
Joe
Walter McGrail
Donnelly
Moore Marriott
Hathaway
Robert McKenzie
Storekeeper
Leo Daugherty
Constable Lemuel
Joe Devlin
Mark
Earl Douglas
Hotel Desk Clerk
Tom Fadden
Jalopy Driver
Joseph W. Girard
Police Chief Howell
Ben Hall
Hillbilly
Sterling Holloway
RFD Mailman
Richard Lancaster
Herbert Scott
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 17, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clarence Bricker
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Barringer
- Original Title
- Held For Ransom
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Grand National Pictures, International Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clarence Bricker
Barry Barringer
Department Leadership Roster
Barry Barringer
Screenplay
Clarence Bricker
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Held For Ransom
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Held For Ransom about?
A female detective investigates the kidnapping of a wealthy businessman.
Who directed Held For Ransom?
Held For Ransom was directed by Clarence Bricker.
Who stars in Held For Ransom?
The principal cast of Held For Ransom includes Blanche Mehaffey, Grant Withers, Bruce Warren, Jack Mulhall, Kenneth Harlan.
When was Held For Ransom released and how long is it?
Held For Ransom was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 59m.