Blackmail(1929)
“A romance of Scotland Yard”
Overview
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.
Director
Alfred Hitchcock
Studio
British International Pictures
Cast
Anny Ondra
as Alice White
Sara Allgood
as Mrs. White
Charles Paton
as Mr. White
John Longden
as Detective Frank Webber
Donald Calthrop
as Tracy
Cyril Ritchard
as The Artist
Hannah Jones
as The Landlady
Harvey Braban
as The Chief Inspector
Ex-Det. Sergt. Bishop
as The Detective Sergeant
Alfred Hitchcock
as Man on Subway (uncredited)
Johnny Ashby
as Boy (uncredited)
Joan Barry
as Alice White (voice) (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1929
Runtime
1h 26m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Production Companies
British International Pictures
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Where can I watch Blackmail?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Blackmail (1929).
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 and released in 1929. It is a drama, thriller, crime film.
How long is Blackmail?▼
Blackmail has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
Who stars in Blackmail?▼
The cast of Blackmail includes Anny Ondra as Alice White, Sara Allgood as Mrs. White, Charles Paton as Mr. White, John Longden as Detective Frank Webber, Donald Calthrop as Tracy and more.
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