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Scott Kolk
Larry Campbell (as Scott Colton)
Mary Russell
Betty Tisdelle
Thurston Hall
Prof. Tisdelle
Arthur Loft
Inspector Nat Corrigan
Gene Morgan
Flashlight
Frank C. Wilson
Craig Banning
Ann Doran
Margie Blake
J. Farrell MacDonald
Coach Pearson
George Offerman, Jr.
Soupy Pettie
Nick Lukats
Roy Jennings
Roland Got
Kong Lee
Albert Dekker
Jeffrey Thompson (as Albert Van Dekker)
Ruth Hilliard
Babs
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 9, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lambert Hillyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Earl Fenton
- Original Title
- Extortion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lambert Hillyer
Earl Fenton
Department Leadership Roster
Lambert Hillyer
Director
Earl Fenton
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Extortion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Extortion about?
In this B potboiler, a college professor finds himself suspected of a murder on his school's campus.
Who directed Extortion?
Extortion was directed by Lambert Hillyer.
Who stars in Extortion?
The principal cast of Extortion includes Scott Kolk, Mary Russell, Thurston Hall, Arthur Loft, Gene Morgan.
When was Extortion released and how long is it?
Extortion was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.