Blind Alley
“STAND IN HIS WAY..AND DIE!”
Synopsis
A gangster takes a doctor and his family hostage.
Top Cast
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Chester Morris
Hal Wilson
Ralph Bellamy
Dr. Shelby
Ann Dvorak
Mary
Joan Perry
Linda Curtis
Melville Cooper
George Curtis
Rose Stradner
Doris Shelby
John Eldredge
Dick Holbrook (as John Eldridge)
Ann Doran
Agnes
Marc Lawrence
Buck
Stanley Brown
Fred Landis
Scotty Beckett
Davy Shelby
Milburn Stone
Nick
Marie Blake
Harriet
Eddie Acuff
State Trooper Stopping Fred
James Craig
Joe
Dick Curtis
Trooper with Joe
Ralph Dunn
Trooper Cronin
John Hamilton
Warden
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Blankfort, Philip MacDonald, Albert Duffy, Lewis Meltzer
- Original Score
- Karol Rathaus, George Parrish, Ben Oakland
- Original Title
- Blind Alley
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Vidor
Michael Blankfort, Philip MacDonald, Albert Duffy, Lewis Meltzer, James Warwick
Karol Rathaus, George Parrish, Ben Oakland
Lucien Ballard
Otto Meyer
Jack Fier
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Vidor
Director
Michael Blankfort
Screenplay
Philip MacDonald
Screenplay
Albert Duffy
Screenplay
Lewis Meltzer
Screenplay
James Warwick
Writer
Jack Fier
Producer
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Otto Meyer
Editor
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 Blind Alley
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blind Alley about?
A gangster takes a doctor and his family hostage.
Who directed Blind Alley?
Blind Alley was directed by Charles Vidor.
Who stars in Blind Alley?
The principal cast of Blind Alley includes Chester Morris, Ralph Bellamy, Ann Dvorak, Joan Perry, Melville Cooper.
When was Blind Alley released and how long is it?
Blind Alley was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Blind Alley?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blind Alley was composed by Karol Rathaus, George Parrish, Ben Oakland.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blind Alley?
Blind Alley holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).