Blackmailer
“BAFFLING MYSTERY!”
Synopsis
Dinner party guests become murder suspects when an extortionist they all hated turns up dead.
Top Cast
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William Gargan
Peter Cornish
Florence Rice
Joan Rankin
H.B. Warner
Michael Rankin
Nana Bryant
Mrs. Lindsay
Paul Hurst
Inspector Killian
Herman Bing
Dr. Rosenkrantz - Coroner
George McKay
Police Sgt. Carney
Wyrley Birch
Nelson
Drue Leyton
Lydia Rankin
Kenneth Thomson
Mr. Porter
Boyd Irwin
Dr. Lindsay
Alexander Cross
Jack Donovan
Marc Lawrence
Pinky (uncredited)
Lee Shumway
Detective Flanagan (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 23, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Wiles
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Krumgold, Lee Loeb, Harold Buchman
- Original Title
- Blackmailer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Wiles
Joseph Krumgold, Lee Loeb, Harold Buchman
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Wiles
Director
Joseph Krumgold
Screenplay
Lee Loeb
Screenplay
Harold Buchman
Screenplay
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 Blackmailer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blackmailer about?
Dinner party guests become murder suspects when an extortionist they all hated turns up dead.
Who directed Blackmailer?
Blackmailer was directed by Gordon Wiles.
Who stars in Blackmailer?
The principal cast of Blackmailer includes William Gargan, Florence Rice, H.B. Warner, Nana Bryant, Paul Hurst.
When was Blackmailer released and how long is it?
Blackmailer was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blackmailer?
Blackmailer holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).