Blackmail
Synopsis
A private detective is offered a job protecting a rich business man from suspected blackmail. Before he can accept the case a murder is uncovered.
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William Marshall
Daniel J. Turner
Adele Mara
Sylvia Duane
Ricardo Cortez
Ziggy Cranston
Grant Withers
Inspector Donaldson
Stephanie Bachelor
Carla
Richard Fraser
Antoine Le Blanc
Roy Barcroft
Spice Kellaway
George J. Lewis
Blue Chip Winslow
Gregory Gaye
Jervis (as Gregory Gay)
Tristram Coffin
Pinky
Eva Novak
Mamie, the Maid
Bud Wolfe
Gomez
Joy Barlow
Nevada
John P. Barrett
Gambler
Mary Bayless
Secretary
Sayre Dearing
Roulette Player
Tom London
Tom - Cashier
Muni Seroff
Croupier
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 24, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lesley Selander
- Screenplay & Story
- Royal K. Cole
- Original Title
- Blackmail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lesley Selander
Royal K. Cole, Robert Leslie Bellem
Reggie Lanning
Tony Martinelli
Department Leadership Roster
Lesley Selander
Director
Reggie Lanning
Director of Photography
Tony Martinelli
Editor
Royal K. Cole
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackmail
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What is Blackmail about?
A private detective is offered a job protecting a rich business man from suspected blackmail. Before he can accept the case a murder is uncovered.
Who directed Blackmail?
Blackmail was directed by Lesley Selander.
Who stars in Blackmail?
The principal cast of Blackmail includes William Marshall, Adele Mara, Ricardo Cortez, Grant Withers, Stephanie Bachelor.
When was Blackmail released and how long is it?
Blackmail was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.