Blackmail
"A romance of Scotland Yard"
Originally released in 1929. Blackmail is a drama/thriller film. directed by Alfred Hitchcock. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Anny Ondra, Sara Allgood, and Charles Paton
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 28, 1929
96 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (271 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top 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)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- British International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Blackmail?
Blackmail was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
How long is Blackmail?
Blackmail has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Blackmail released?
Blackmail was released on July 28, 1929 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Blackmail?
The main cast of Blackmail includes Anny Ondra, Sara Allgood, Charles Paton, John Longden, Donald Calthrop.
Is Blackmail worth watching?
Blackmail has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 271 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.