Blackmail
“A romance of Scotland Yard”
Synopsis
London, 1929. Frank Webber, a very busy Scotland Yard detective, seems to be more interested in his work than in Alice White, his girlfriend. Feeling herself ignored, Alice agrees to go out with an elegant and well-mannered artist who invites her to visit his fancy apartment.
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Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-25
Top Cast
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Anny Ondra
Alice White
Sara Allgood
Mrs. White
Charles Paton
Mr. White
John Longden
Detective Frank Webber
Donald Calthrop
Tracy
Cyril Ritchard
The Artist
Hannah Jones
The Landlady
Harvey Braban
The Chief Inspector
Ex-Det. Sergt. Bishop
The Detective Sergeant
Alfred Hitchcock
Man on Subway (uncredited)
Johnny Ashby
Boy (uncredited)
Joan Barry
Alice White (voice) (uncredited)
Johnny Butt
Sergeant (uncredited)
Phyllis Konstam
Gossiping Neighbour (uncredited)
Sam Livesey
The Chief Inspector (silent version) (uncredited)
Phyllis Monkman
Gossip Woman (uncredited)
Percy Parsons
Crook (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 29, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Original Score
- Hubert Bath, Reginald Connelly, Jimmy Campbell
- Original Title
- Blackmail
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- British International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Hitchcock
Alfred Hitchcock, Michael Powell, Charles Bennett, Benn W. Levy
Hubert Bath, Reginald Connelly, Jimmy Campbell
Jack E. Cox
Emile de Ruelle
John Maxwell
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Hitchcock
Screenplay
Jack E. Cox
Director of Photography
Emile de Ruelle
Editor
Alfred Hitchcock
Director
Hubert Bath
Original Music Composer
John Maxwell
Producer
Michael Powell
Writer
Reginald Connelly
Original Music Composer
Jimmy Campbell
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackmail
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What is Blackmail about?
London, 1929. Frank Webber, a very busy Scotland Yard detective, seems to be more interested in his work than in Alice White, his girlfriend. Feeling herself ignored, Alice agrees to go out with an elegant and well-mannered artist who invites her to visit his fancy apartment.
Who directed Blackmail?
Blackmail was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Who stars in Blackmail?
The principal cast of Blackmail includes Anny Ondra, Sara Allgood, Charles Paton, John Longden, Donald Calthrop.
When was Blackmail released and how long is it?
Blackmail was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Blackmail?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blackmail was composed by Hubert Bath, Reginald Connelly, Jimmy Campbell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blackmail?
Blackmail holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).